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
Allegheny County Jail will be offering inmates stripped-down tablets that would give them a constructive alternative to watching TV
Kenneth Johns was charged with kidnapping his 10-year-old stepdaughter
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The Kronos Telestaff software helps the CDCR manage 35,000 employees across 34 facilities
Firefighters fought the blaze for nearly a half hour before it was under control
Martin Vasquez, 47, was arrested and charged with rape of a child and indecent liberties with a child
Lt. Brian Beutel, 47, was playing basketball with other officers in an annual “Battle of the Blue” fundraising event for Tomorrows Children’s Fund when he collapsed
A parole officer managed to fire three shots as he was dragged by a suspected drug dealer’s vehicle
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