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
New prison protections will include use of drones, no more mail delivery
Correction officials have been working to reduce incidents involving a synthetic marijuana compound linked to the deaths
Officials suspect smuggled synthetic marijuana, a clear, odorless chemical, is to blame
A necropsy showed that the dog, a 4-year-old German Shepherd-Elkhound mix named Evie, died of “blunt force trauma to her abdomen”
An inmate was charged with raping a woman working at a remote base camp in Utah
Officials say their search for a replacement remains on hold until an execution secrecy law is expanded
The woman was convicted in two states in the 1994 kidnapping and killing of two elderly women
Non-citizens suspected of living in the U.S. illegally won’t be held in a Tennessee jail past their scheduled release dates, despite federal requests
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