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 Corrections Department says increased violence is due to efforts to reduce use of solitary confinement
A judge previously recommended both complaints be dismissed, finding the woman not credible in her accusations
The department said the facilities “sustained significant damage to roofs and security infrastructure” but reiterated that “staff and inmates were not injured during the storm”
The CO filed a lawsuit seeking an injunction prohibiting the CDCR from denying light-duty positions to pregnant officers
Phone lines and email services were down at several state prisons, leaving many unable to get answers
The defendants attacked three officers, causing numerous injuries, including a fractured orbital wall, fractured shoulder, fractured thumb, lacerations and bruises
The inmate repeatedly threatened to shoot a CO, telling that officer he intended to shoot him as his family watched
The county has one of the worst homeless crises in the nation
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