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
Tova Noel said Epstein received extra linens, medication and a CPAP machine while housed at MCC
A high-security penitentiary went on lockdown after an inmate assaulted multiple staff workers
Prison workers last got paid Dec. 29. The first payless payday is slated for Jan. 12 if the shutdown continues
Robert Beausoleil was convicted in the slaying of musician Gary Hinman, who was tortured for three days
The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections will no longer provide space at a New Orleans jail for inmates with mental health problems
Michigan Department of Corrections is looking to fill about 700 vacant corrections officer positions at its 30 prisons
The state will bring back its initiative of focusing on inmates with both mental illness and substance abuse disorders as they complete their sentences
The inmates grabbed James Smith’s cell phone after he fell into a ditch, called 911 and waited until law enforcement and EMS arrived
The officer died from her injuries after being rear-ended by a car, sending her into oncoming traffic
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