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
Jim Schissler has already logged 70 miles since the start of the new year, but he still has a ways to go
Was one of 10 officers fired after an inmate died in April 2010
The two correctional officers killed in a prison bus crash Wednesday will be buried this week
Sheriff’s Maj. George Kenworthy said he would like to apply for a $15,000 no-matching block grant
County supervisors approved a tentative proposal to arm probation officers, though the firearms policy is still in the works
The inmate was not injured during the incident
Cpl. Katherine Ponder stopped an inmate from escaping her patrol car, despite being shot
Warden Hope Cooper took over full-time after the departure of Richard Koerner
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