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
A judge ruled Sheriff Jim Raymond willfully violated a court order requiring county-owned guns, a patrol car and other equipment be transferred to the corrections department
Communities are seeking creative ways to repurpose prisons that no longer house inmates
Jeremy Meeks was convicted of being a felon in possession of a firearm
Judge found that the CDCR has a duty to adopt execution procedures, but has the sole discretion to decide how the state will carry out the death penalty
Five other sites are being discussed with private individuals, but those talks are confidential at present
Cell phones can be used to plot escapes, threaten innocent people and even plan murders
Deputies and mental health professionals have set suicide reduction as a top priority
State agencies in New York paid $50 million extra in overtime last year
After her 5-year-old German Shepard chow-chow mix was killed in front of her home last week, Monica Montoya is seeking stricter policies involving animals and law enforcement shootings.
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