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
Day’s events will begin with a parade from the Congress Avenue Bridge to the Capitol Steps, followed by a memorial service
Top videos include the longest prison sentences ever and an inmate who brazenly attacks a correctional officer with hot liquid and a broom handle
Money is being set aside to provide the uniforms that administrators hope will improve the image of the department.
Michelle Kosilek has been in a 13-year dispute with the MDOC over her medical care
Claims that many of the assets Epps agreed to give up in his plea deal were purchased with her earnings
Help us thank correctional staff for the difficult job they do
CO Amanda Baker’s sister will not face theft charges
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