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
Lawsuit alleges a limit on number of books inmates can have at a time violates First Amendment
Anthony Kirkland, 49, was convicted of killing two teenagers in 2010
Group chairman says eight inmate deaths in 14 months “should profoundly concern all of us”
Investigation only began after one official felt another had ‘cheated’ at the game
Crowd of 300 rallied outside prison to support inmates in nationwide strike
Proposal asks for around $107M over two years to raise CO pay scale from $43K to $47K
Proposal would establish a five-year cooling-off period before a felon can become a candidate
U.S. District Court won’t hear trial challenging state’s use of execution drug until April 2019
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