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
Kristopher’s Law is named for Kristopher D. Moules, an officer who died during an altercation with an inmate in 2016
When sleep-deprived, “Individuals working critical jobs may put themselves and [others] at risk,” one researcher said
Following the ruling, a Tenn. death row inmate has chosen to be electrocuted, the inmate’s lawyer said
Inmates have suffered unnecessary pain and suffering, exacerbation of existing conditions, permanent disability, disfigurement and even death, the lawsuit alleges
Officials hope an oversight commission will help inspect and monitor facilities, investigate complaints and report findings to the public
ICE
Investigators’ report described finding nooses made from sheets and detainees who reported waiting weeks or months to see a doctor
Inmate Jonathan Fajardo was fatally stabbed by a fellow inmate at San Quentin State Prison on Friday
Bills signed by Gov. Jerry Brown this year made big changes to juvenile courts, police records and the state’s murder law
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