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
Said that administration at the facility were more concerned with appearances and had little concern for the safety of officers
Inmates in one cell block attacked a CERT team with handmade weapons
Handwrote a letter to prove that it is her behind the @xychelsea Twitter account
Runners will move in shifts for 24 hours a day for five days, running the Flame of Hope to the opening ceremonies of the Special Olympics
Disallows use of chemical agents on prisoners with respiratory issues, reducing use of force used on mentally ill inmates
Officer has been transported to an off-site treatment facility, has non-life-threatening injuries
The blaze started around 6:54 p.m. on April 15 inside one of two barns used for hay storage
An aggravated assault charge and a burglary charge against Louis Flack have been dropped following a beating at the Knox County Jail
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