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
Execution plans remain on hold while the court decides whether the inmate had adequate representation
The prison has faced previous criticism and lawsuits related to alleged overcrowding and unhealthy conditions
The waiver was granted when several large fights erupted after a new law transferred teen inmates out of Rikers
More than 4,000 offenders with mental illness are being held in solitary, despite research suggesting isolation contributes to mental health conditions
U.S. Marshal Pete Elliott will form a team of investigators to probe issues at the Cuyahoga County Jail at the request of county officials after six jail inmates died in less than three months
A paraplegic inmate testified that conditions were so foul in one of the infirmaries at Louisiana State Penitentiary that he couldn’t wait to return to the prison’s general population
Several prisons in the storm’s path are evacuating to safer facilities
A state board will be called in to settle the conflict
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