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
A report by a mental health researcher is stating that security was at its best when corrections officers knew how to handle mentally ill inmates
An escaped inmate was recaptured after he made a 911 call asking for help after he was chased by wild coyotes
A report shows that a records administrator said he didn’t understand how to calculate prison sentences, leading to a massive premature release of hundreds of inmates
Mortality rate has dropped 41 percent, from 441 deaths per 1,000 inmates in 2007 to 260 deaths in 2012
Nicole Matthews, 38, will be serving a home confinement sentence for driving with a suspended license
Body-scanners could be a big deterrent to the flow of contraband, and also help staff avoid liability
Practice of Nutra Loaf is coming under scrutiny again after it was featured in the Fairfax County Adult Detention Facility episode of “Lockup Extended Stay”
Prison has donated more than 200 contraband cell phones
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