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
A new law expands oversight and access to care while Connecticut DOC leaders work to reduce long waits for specialty medical appointments
The inmate said he escaped because his daughter was sick and later apologized
COs are considering leaving their jobs if the shutdown isn’t resolved
If the shutdown doesn’t end soon, federal employees are considering looking for new jobs
COs at an Ohio correctional institution have worked their regular shifts for nearly a month without pay because of a border wall funding standoff
The inmate has filed a federal lawsuit against the current and former prison officials he alleges failed to protect him
The state’s new corrections commissioner acknowledges that they will face many challenges before the system gets better
A man was granted posthumous clemency for a stabbing that a serial killer later confessed to committing
NY federal inmates awaiting trial have been denied visits with families and lawyers due to staffing shortages worsened by the shutdown
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