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
Report compiled by the board stated that at least 80 percent of weapons found on Rikers Island were made of components already found in the jail
Bernadette Smith was injured when another officer who was playing an inmate struck her twice with a large piece of wood
Sheriff Mike Hensley said that the jail has never been without a nurse either on its payroll or under contract
Cause of death for the two inmates has yet to be determined, but a spokesperson said they appear to be caused by other inmates
Some outside of the Statehouse see the bill as only the first step in a long process of overhauling the prison system
Prison has suffered issues with recruitment and retention of correctional officers
Joyce Garrard was convicted in March of the 2012 death of Savannah Hardin
Managed access has the ability to turn contraband cell phones into paperweights; but there are some drawbacks that might be deal breakers for smaller facilities
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