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
70 locals and correctional staff walked to remember Correctional Officer Amanda Baker
Police are currently investigating the cause of the crash
Show your CO how much you care with a fun and heartfelt gift this Valentine’s Day
No officers have reported suffering any symptoms but staff is being closely monitored
CO used pressure pads and first aid to stop an inmate who had slit his wrists from dying
Anthony Bottom, now known as Jalil Muntaqim, filed a grievance with the Attica Correctional Facility over “lack of access to premium television channels”
With fewer offenders and an aging prison population, Vermont DOC is looking to cut back on educational funding
Cathy Thomas accused jail staff of “brutally murdering” her son when he committed suicide at the facility in 2002
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