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
Former Allen County Sheriff Sam Crish, now housed at a Cincinnati re-entry facility, said he wants to warn others about the dangers of compulsive gambling
Lt. Scott Travis suffered a heart attack after working the 2 p.m. to midnight shift Wednesday evening
Jordan Alexander Crooked Foot and Jeffrey Allen Daems were both charged with felony counts of assault on a peace officer and escape
Only five days in, Napa County has removed a program that would allow inmates to access tablets that have limited connection
Parolees in Tennessee can now check in by phone and can fail two drug tests before being sent back to prison, according to new rules
“A female corrections officer ... she serves and watches over us and protects us and she has to deal with this? It’s not right”
Arresting officers found drugs and cash on her, and more was found while she was being booked into jail
New devices require deputies to identify themselves using fingerprints to open doors
28 juveniles housed in the Clark County Juvenile Center were moved while heat was turned off so that the leak could be repaired
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