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
Harry Randall Withers is now being indicted on three felony counts of making false statements
Proposition 47 would downgrade non-violent crimes like shoplifting, bad checks and most drug possession felonies to misdemeanors
Says Iowa DOC allowed violent prison inmates to be shown movies depicting women being tortured and raped and erotic programs showing explicit sexual content
Department of Corrections chief thought it couldn’t be treated until AIDS symptoms developed
Prison officials have completely rebuilt the death chamber and adjacent viewing rooms
When asked if it was his decision alone whether or not to hire Aramark, he says he would not have done so
The measure includes provisions guaranteeing prompt notification and investigation of complaints
Rogers County inmates generate an additional $50,000 for the sheriff office budget by picking up garbage
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