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
The ‘Prison PUP’ program has prison inmates train dogs to assist deaf and disabled people
Want ability to sue the county for negligence in CO Amanda Baker’s murder
Currently, exact release dates are difficult to calculate due to good time and earned time
Employees may be furloughed or lose their jobs
Given four years for attempting to burn down a Crown Heights building in 2013
Three-panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of appeals ruled that investigators must obtain a search warrant to obtain cellphone tower tracking data
An internal investigation into the cell extraction of Louis Flack found that jail officers violated the department’s use-of-force policy
It’s believed that an inmate stashed the gun in the laundry last week
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