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
Inmate who slashed a corrections officer in the neck with a broken CD is facing a potential three-year sentence
Victor Thompson, 46, was arrested for possession of synthetic marijuana
Inmate says he needs the device for his pain, DOC says he needs medication and exercise
Those with a temperature of 101.5 degrees or higher won’t be taken into the jail
He has been an inmate at the jail several times in the past
Jail has been in contact with the CDC for a plan of attack should the virus appear in the facility
Christopher Lee Price was sentenced to death for the brutal 1991 murder of Bill Lynn, a Tuscaloosa minister
Lawsuit seeks $75K for lost wages, legal fees, humiliation and “severe emotional and psychological distress”
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