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
Cost difference between treating the inmates and letting them die in the ICU is “a compelling argument” for taxpayers
A whistleblower is claiming that numbers reported by the Colorado Department of Corrections about success rates with reducing the number of mentally ill inmates are “overstated”
Daily rounds led an officer to the discovery of a uniform painted black; this led him to a cell, where more surprises waited
Officials worry that the price will be considerably greater than the projected $60 to $70 million
SCDC created a Level 1 offense in 2012 titled ‘creating and/or assisting with a social networking site,’ which quickly became one of the most common Level 1 offense charges brought against inmates
Police say the boy’s mother, grandmother and aunt planned the ruse last week to scare him, because they believed he was too nice to people
Several bills have been introduced toward correcting the Nebraska prison system
Report offers changes such as training for restraints and setting up communication between agencies
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