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
Three inmates beat a Doña Ana County corrections officer unconscious after striking him nearly 30 times in 22 seconds and using his own TASER on him, court documents state
The Ohio Department of Corrections will begin testing ‘blimp drones’ after Warren County prisons this week
Blast killed two inmates, paralyzed one corrections officer and injured 183 others
Arkansas and Alaska ranked highest, for different reasons
She hid his head and arms inside potted plants
From the scary video of a gang member attacking a CO to a judge who tells it like it is, here are the top five correctional videos of September
The SecurPASS machines will be used to scan several hundred prisoners a day
Full bill was $900,000 and the county will foot $284,000 of the cost
Coles County Sheriff’s Department isn’t planning any policy changes after a man jumped from the second floor of the county courthouse with the intention to commit suicide
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