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 defense attorney has been banned from entering any Oregon prison after a handcuff key was found zipped into a pocket of his belt
One of 21 such scanners being used by law enforcement in Michigan
Ronald Herron was hiding 13 razor blades inside one of his two mattresses.
Joseph Cambron, charged with the murder of 12-year-old Ray Etheridge, tried to hang himself in his jail cell
Will be conducting random home visits on high-risk sex offenders
Jordan Keaugh Maxwell represented himself as he pleaded guilty to 20 criminal counts
Caller is telling others that they have had warrants issued against them by the DOC
Standoff ended after two days when the inmates’ demands to be moved to other facilities were met
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