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
“Criminal history, like all history, should not be erased,” said Gov. Henry McMaster when he vetoed the legislation in May
Some state lawmakers are planning to challenge the initiatives, which include barring book donations and photocopying mail
The department will have 365 body cams in use by the end of the year, according to jail officials
Officer Mark Gaspich died of a fatal heart attack
Former probation officer Terri Reynolds said one of her superiors became hostile when she found some prisoners who were due to be released had failed drug tests
“We’re not asking for favorable treatment for pregnant [COs] — we’re asking that everybody be treated equally on a case-by-case basis,” attorney Arnold Peter said
“This is a very disturbing set of circumstances,” Orleans Parish DA Leon Cannizzaro said
Pa. legislature recently adopted a new bill that says state officials must give three months written notice to employees that it intends to close a prison
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