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
Attorneys have suggested lethal gas for the inmate, who has a rare medical condition
Compton was convicted of capital murder Oct. 15 in the July 2016 slaying of CO Mari Johnson
The collision occurred when a pickup truck driver ran a red light and T-boned the van
The alleged offender was immediately placed in “restrictive housing” and the injured officers were treated at a hospital and released
If the court disagrees, the suit also asks for permission to use other alternatives such as orally administering lethal drugs over using a needle
A department spokesman said what happened at the Texas facility was not a riot, but a disturbance that required a prison tactical unit
The two suicides are not believed to be related
Authorities say an inmate barricaded himself inside a room, threatened jail staff and started a fire by sticking a foreign object into an electrical outlet
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