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
Jason S. Follmer, 23, had been working as a corrections officer for a year
Micah Dailey’s mug shot shows him sporting a green T-shirt with the Monopoly board game order to “Go Directly to Jail” stenciled on it
Shows a 140 percent growth of prison-related expenses between 1986 and 2013
Overwhelming response encourages board to deny inmate parole
20 family members have died from the virus in her home country
Tristen Kurilla is accused of killing Helen Novak by beating her to death
New York correctional officers union continues their rounds in attempting to shed light on the rising violence inside facilities
Advocates want outside oversight to look into the discipline or lack thereof of officers at the facility, but union says such oversight is unnecessary
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