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
Pleaded guilty to reduced charges of felony second degree assault in a plea deal with prosecutors
James Eddie Bailey, 50, was convicted and sentenced on Oct. 10 for robbing a Dollar General store where he took the manager hostage
Situation has jail rethinking relationship with ICE
Many say that the state is not doing enough
40-hour training course teaches how to interact with mentally ill or substance abusers
The new program will leave only the worst offenders behind bars
Sergio Butler claims the smell comes at night and when it rains
Investigation is to determine whether the Department of Correctional Services broke the law when it miscalculated prison sentences and released hundreds of inmates prematurely
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