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
Alex Santiago-Gonzales is the second inmate in less than 10 months to make such a getaway
Bill aims to save $407 million over the next six years, while reducing the prison population by more than 4,500
Deputy Corrections Director said funding for the project was approved by the Iowa legislature so the cost should not be a surprise
Earned an additional two years for hitting CO during scuffle with other inmates
SAS Initiative would focus on analyzing use of segregation and recommendations for its reduction
Correctional officers confiscated more than 13,500 phones inside prison walls within the last year
Domingo Villa Arellano was serving a life sentence after being convicted of his wife’s murder in 2006
We want to know: What methods is your facility using to prevent contraband cell phones?
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