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
Jason S. Simpson, 47, was arrested on March 26 for attending a church service on March 22 in Augusta
His family accuses correctional staff of acting with “deliberate indifference” to Kenneth Dalstra’s health and safety
More than half the jail’s population is there for heroin or heroin-related charges
Enoch Hall, 46, is sentenced to die for his part in the death of Donna Fitzgerald on June 25, 2008
Julie Bazler’s suit accuses defendants of gambling with officers’ lives through budget cuts and ignoring obvious dangers
He was found dead around 9:30 p.m. in a confined space within his housing unit
Call outs from correctional officers spiked the same weekend Pacquiao and Mayweather entered the boxing ring
Woman says she was in the motion of removing her earrings when she was TASERed
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