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
Prosecutors said Jonah Levi repeatedly stomped inmate Messiah Nantwi during a March 2025 assault at Mid-State Correctional Facility
State’s CO union is calling suspension of officer an effort to draw attention away from criticism on DOC
Department of Human Rights states that in their report they project the population hitting 11,317 by 2024 if current trends continue
Woman informed deputies she thought she was parking in front of another bar
This year has seen 31 executions so far, and will likely finish just below 2013’s total
The longtime Mississippi corrections commissioner, Chris Epps, is resigning amid a federal investigation
He and another inmate are accused of attacking a CO, stealing his keys and then threatening another employee for her car
Stacey Addison wound up in the crosshairs of a drug sting when she shared a cab with another passenger
Officer countered with a story that the inmate battered him in an attempted escape
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