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
Includes a more rigorous approach to background checks and the passing of a polygraph test
New York State Corrections Officers and the PBA Association has sought to confirm who was injured at incidents at the Sullivan Correctional and Fishkill Correctional facilities
A man who broke into a house naked and was found eating fried chicken in the kitchen was arrested by police
DOC gained raises for correctional officers during the 2015 Legislature
The scanner will detect drugs, liquids, metals and plastics
When officers told him he’d be searched before and after using the bathroom, the man changed his mind, which made officers suspicious
Both officers were hostages during the Feb. 2, 1980 riot that rocked the Penitentiary of Mexico
A photo posted by an inmate showing himself and another convict has sparked outrage and calls for reviews into a prison’s security
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