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
Jurors ruled the inmate’s rights were not violated when he was never taken outdoors during permanent stays at the infirmary in three state prisons from 2011 to 2016
The bill, signed Tuesday, allows jail personnel to operate devices that detect nonmetallic weapons hidden within body cavities
An estimated 850 officers paid their respects at CO Joe Parise’s funeral
Joe Parise, 37, died after aiding a fellow officer being attacked by an inmate
The inmate suffered a fractured skull and was pronounced dead at a local hospital
The new law, designed to separate kids from the confines of one of the nation’s most notoriously violent jails, went into effect Monday
The employee testified the inmate threatened her and told her he knew where she lived
“The practices they’ve implemented are ... prohibiting a lot of lawyers from being able to use the mail to communicate with their clients,” an ACLU official said
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