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
Glyn Travis of the Prison Officers’ Association criticized the name change and described it as “ill-thought out”
Officials said the inmate was being let out of her cell for recreation time when she attacked the CO
Officer Kyle Eng died after being found unconscious while on duty
Steven Floyd’s family received a jersey with his name on it and a football featuring the message, “In loving memory of Sgt. Steven Floyd, forever an Eagle”
A former CO at a Minnesota prison is speaking out following the death of a colleague at the hands of an inmate
Officer Kyle Eng, 51, had been employed with Las Vegas’ Department of Safety since January
Minnesota Corrections Commissioner Tom Roy said the inmate used a weapon in the assault but declined to describe it
Union officials said the inmate attacked the CO with a razor attached to a piece of metal, creating a 3-inch gash in the officer’s face
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