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
The new law allows families of eligible correction officers who die while still employed to receive pension benefits as if the officer had already retired
Jeffrey Taylor, 48, was charged late Tuesday night with bribe receiving and promoting prison contraband at the city jail
Three inmates from the Two Bridges Regional Jail were indicted for trafficking contraband inside the prison by ‘cheeking’ their medication
Made a deal to plead guilty to a single count of bribery if other charges against him were dropped
Says officials would not transfer him or relocate the inmate, despite requests
Ralph Leroy Menzies was convicted of the 1986 kidnapping and murder of Maurine Hunsaker
The Panther C 336 and C 640 are dual-mode systems enabling user-selectable menu options
Four teenager inmates staged an escape attempt that included attacking two staff members
Warden, chief of security are on paid leave following a long string of mistakes
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