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
Naquan Chance, 26, is accused of slamming a door on a correctional officer’s hand March 2
The prison, originally believed to cost $38 million, is now estimated at roughly $58 million according to contractors
An attorney stands accused of attempting to deliver a cell phone to an inmate inside the Seminole County Jail
A report by state investigators concluded the “viability of the IV access point” led to difficulty in administering a new lethal drug combination; the inmate died from a heart attack
Sheriff’s office has developed a mobile ‘jail cell on wheels’ that visits schools and community events
An inmate’s death ruled the result of asthma caused by noxious chemicals sprayed by correctional officers is getting a second look, nearly five years later
Jill Curry implicated an unnamed sheriff’s deputy of having a sexual relationship with Jang-Li Delgado Galban
Were able to collect a couple hundred pounds of the sought-after items, including 500-600 diapers
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