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
Cobra Cashier Kiosk allows friends and family to leave money on inmates’ commissary accounts
Cut off legs and arm of his girlfriend, and then wrapped the parts in clingfilm in a manner similar to the TV show
System offers secure access to accurate and complete offender information
Security issues involving a food service contractor, a major escape in Lima and continued low staffing levels concern the union
San Francisco’s inmate population as a whole has been on the decline, due to efforts focused on restorative measures
Caught both thieves, who admitted to nine other burglaries in the area
Mumia Abu-Jamal is serving a life sentence for the murder of Philadelphia Police Officer Daniel Faulkner on Dec. 9, 1981
Appeared to copy a mug shot of a woman accused of shoplifting $144 in eye shadow
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