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
Some criticize the ebook library as small and cost-prohibitive to prisoners
Justin Tyquiengco, 22, was found more than 160 miles away from the prison he left
U.S. District Judge David Godbey wrote that the current system violated constitutional rights
The convicted sex offender is demanding release from prison, removal from the sex-offender program and $850,000
Jerry Hooley, a prison counselor, was attacked and seriously injured by an inmate in 2016
The county’s $500,000-plus legal expenses stem from a statewide grand jury probe into sex abuse at the county jail
Legal advocates are promising a federal court challenge if the Pa. DOC does not revisit it’s policy on handling legal mail
Utah authorities said they had miscalculated her sentence and she would be freed about six years earlier than expected
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