Corrections News
Corrections news is essential for the correctional facility workforce, providing up-to-date information on developments, policy changes, and emerging trends in the penitentiary system. This directory offers articles that help staff stay current on issues affecting their work environment, inmate management, and facility operations. Regularly engaging with corrections news ensures personnel are prepared for new challenges and opportunities. For additional insights, explore our section on Correctional Design and Operations Management.
BREAKING NEWS
One correction officer remained hospitalized for several days after the incidents at Collins Correctional Facility, which the union linked to unsafe conditions created by the HALT Act
Former Alabama Department of Corrections Commissioner William G. Sharp Jr. delivered the commencement address.
The prisons have “drought managers” monitoring each prisons’ water use in order to meet conservation goals
Inmates came down with some type of gastrointestinal illness
The damages were attributed to a lack of activity and programs for the inmates at the 960-bed facility
Ashley Diamond filed a lawsuit against the DOC, accusing other inmates and prison staff of assaulting and mistreating her
Sgt. James Brown died while in custody for a two-day DWI sentence
The sex offenders have been compliant with their probation, and the DOC is trying to find new housing
Inmate used a makeshift piece of metal to stab a correctional officer four times in the chest, head, neck and back
PRODUCT NEWS
Tyler will modernize corrections operations for the fourth largest county in the state
Strategic acquisition adds integrated hardware and cloud subscription platform powered by NIR spectroscopy
The new enhancements integrate AI directly into existing system workflows, positioning intelligence as a core component of daily operations rather than a standalone add-on
Real County deputies are using the technology during transport operations, with the agency saying it could help reduce the risk of a seized weapon being used against an officer
Axon Vision introduced to help recognize activity in live camera feeds while Axon Assistant expands secure, compliant AI to deliver operational data and continuous intelligence in the field
The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office used its traveling training center to reinforce de-escalation tactics and reduce use-of-force incidents
New mission mode provides simpler and more intuitive sampling of hazardous vapors