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
Judges in St. Louis stand accused of being light handed when doling out sentences for gun offenders
It’s unclear if any of them have been recaptured
John P. McCormick comments on the current life or death sentencing for Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev
Tevin Berry recently opened the Shop Boxing and Fitness Club, with the aim of keeping kids out of trouble
Detoxification from synthetic marijuana can take weeks because of the mix of chemicals involved
Insurance carrier for the Escambia County Jail won’t pay the claim for the $45 million all-perils policy
All but one man agreed to suspend the hunger strike when the warden agreed to lift some of the restrictions
One man has been arrested in connection with contraband smuggling via drone
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