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
The altercation occurred when officers began to search for contraband after smelling smoke
The Alabama Supreme Court set a Feb. 7 execution date for Dominique Ray
The workers were with a deputy to fix a toilet when they saw an inmate in a cell had hanged himself
Nearly 34,000 inmate phone calls to their attorneys were recorded, and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department accessed calls 347 times
The judge reserved judgment on the inmate’s other requests, including that she be moved to a women’s prison
COs question whether the new measures implented after Officer Joseph Gomm’s July 18 murder truly increase safety or are ineffective Band-Aids
The inmate’s head was struck against the floor about a dozen times while in his cell on Wednesday, according to an arrest affidavit
The inmate was being held on charges of evading arrest, resisting arrest, unlawful carrying of a weapon, burglary of a vehicle, driving while intoxicated and drug possession
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