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 former D.C. inmate is suing the city and the Department of Corrections for forcing him to clean up another inmate’s messy suicide
DeKalb County is the only core Metro Atlanta County where officers still walk prisoners out in the open to their first court appearances
Police say she made off with about $53,000 in a scam that involved returning stolen underwear
13,154 inmates, or more than half of Miss.’s 19,972-inmate prison population, were classified as members of a STG
Repeatedly punched his friend after finding out he’d Facebook poked his girlfriend
When it was x-rayed, four plastic sealed bags of tobacco and cell phones were found inside the keyboard
Officers found more than two ounces of the drug more commonly known as “K2" or “Spice” inside Eldin Collado’s cell
He was quickly transported to a nearby hospital, where it was found that his injuries were not life-threatening
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