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
William Trickett Smith Sr., 77, will complete the sentence after he’s finished the prison time he received for arson and insurance fraud
Earnest C. Books Correctional Facility employee scared away a potential contraband smuggler while doing patrol around the prison
Plans are in the works for a memorial ceremony to be held at the prison for officers Christopher Davis and Eligio Garcia
Inmates in the Potomac Highlands Regional Jail were evacuated Tuesday night after a malfunctioning valve in the heating system needed to be purged
After three scanners proved effective inside Los Angeles county jails, an additional number of them will be put into effect
A new law would make restraining orders for domestic violence abusers and rapists permanent if it goes into effect
Lured the officer to open the door with a toilet paper request
E-cigarettes help cut down on contraband, and also help discourage violence among the inmates
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