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 bipartisan letter cites recent inmate deaths, allegations of poor prison conditions and years of unresolved concerns inside Michigan prisons
Seven assailants approached officer, family while standing in their yard; threatened officer’s son
Ga. DOC would not disclose the names of the Burruss Correctional Training Center officers, citing an ongoing investigation
Had phones, chargers and SIM cards strapped to its body
New kitchen will be built in a new building attached to the currently standing facility
Officers said blasting birdshot is their only option when it comes to stopping violent situations
Judge dismissed claims that cell phone service providers could not be held liable under South Carolina law
Was found inside a motel room registered to his father’s name
John Hagan of the Home Incarceration Unit was the officer responsible for shooting Michael Anthony Thornton, 31, and a second person
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