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 officer allegedly then messaged her on social media about her tattoos and scars
A lawsuit alleges the facility is ridden with mold, rat and insect infestations
The former inmate claimed COs used excessive force and caused “life-threatening injuries”
The officer’s injuries are not life threatening, DOC says
According to testimony, the inmate died in a jail restraint chair in 2016 after being confined there for 54 hours
ICE
Cambria County Prison will house approximately 73 ICE detainees by the end of the week, officials say
Corrections spokesman Ken Pastorick said the men escaped by scaling a fence along the prison’s perimeter
As part of $15 million worth of new security measures, the DOC is cutting off inmates’ access to books programs
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