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
Roger Highcove Jr., 21, had been with the agency since May
Union is filing grievances seeking to reinstate the officers
Sheriff’s Office decided that the city’s public works supervisors were no longer capable enough of handling the work crews, as the county jail saw a spike in contraband
Deputy overheard inmate asking friend to remove bombs from his home
The Affordable Care Act is intended to lower health care costs, but inmates across the U.S. aren’t taking advantage of it
Disciplinary action followed an investigation into the deaths of Zachary Keifer and Michael Lausell
Tests include a written basic comprehension exam, physical agility test and a 1.5 mile run
185 citizens in the state died from suspected overdoses last year
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