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
Geo Group wants the ability to move the high-security inmates into a shuttered facility near Baldwin
Capt. Paul Bartholomy, 54, rear-ended another car early Sunday morning
Bill 629 would name a Conygham Township bridge after Correctional Officer Eric Williams
The fight started Tuesday evening when four inmates attacked another prisoner
A dialysis technician forgot about an appointment at Utah’s prison
Technique is still in its experimental stages, but it is an alternative to established methods
Officer fired a warning shot to get two inmates beating up a third to stop, but was required to shoot an inmate to end fight
Refused to allow the sex offender to return to his mall security guard job
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