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
Jason Predmore and Nicole Sawitsky said they were humiliated after Predmore’s phone was confiscated during a surprise inspection
Mel Grieshaber says morale is at its lowest that he’s ever seen
Others believe new state prison is the best way to go to control costs
Jeannie Jonas, 55, pleaded guilty to indecent exposure
Stain on one page of the book turned out to be a lethal dose of heroin
The Freestyle Handheld Laser works with no warm-up time needed, and can scan in tight and hard-to-reach areas
PRISM technology allows the officer to change the breathalyzer’s sensor on their own when needed
Union: “There is simply not enough staff to maintain order and safely house and rehabilitate the inmate population”
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