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
“This is an obvious attempt to take advantage of the system to get early release,” Sheriff Dane Howard said
It’s unclear when the officers might return to work, according to a correctional officer union spokesperson
New policy from one Ohio jail that’s grown tired of finding contraband hidden in undergarments sent to inmates by relatives and friends
CO Tommy Quinlan dons heels to bring awareness to sexual assault in Alaska
First bill advanced after sponsors agreed to work with prosecutors on amending the measure
Inmates in the Winnebago County Jail are now eligible to receive a cash reward up to $1,000 for providing information that leads to an arrest
Karl Taylor, 52, was serving a term of 27 and a half to 55 years for sex crimes and aggravated harassment of an employee
Pamela Anderson served vegetarian meals to Maricopa County Jail inmates
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