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
The plans leave supervision of the recreation area up to a small number of COs observing remotely from the control tower, while a remaining officer is left to monitor the rest of the housing unit at Western Correctional Institution
Rogue, a 15-pound Yorkshire terrir mix, broke free from a volunteer and has been on the lam ever since
One of the officers is in the intensive care unit at a local hospital, requiring facial reconstruction
Raymond Sherman Jr., 36, was convicted of one count each forcible rape, forcible oral copulation and kidnapping to commit another crime
She said, “If I’m going back to prison, I’ll at least get high before I go”
Two judges found that an inmate’s wedding ring is not a weapon, even though the inmate threw the ring at a correctional officer
A lawsuit claiming that a serving of chicken tacos sickened 250 inmates is now a federal case against Kent County and Aramark
Ramon C. Estrada, 62, died on Sunday of “apparent cardiac arrest due to renal failure”
Thief was only looking for certain items, as his wallet, badge and uniform were left untouched
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