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
One officer was punched in the face several times and was momentarily knocked unconscious
The offer will raise starting CO pay in the county from $17.35 an hour to $21.25
The starting salary for COs in the state is $32,916, which is less than five other neighboring states
One officer sustained several injuries, including a broken nose, a concussion and a broken vertebrae in his back
Vanessa Guerra, a medical assistant and former CO, is being credited for possibly saving the lives of two cops during an attack
The former CO said the prison where seven inmates were killed in a riot was understaffed, and the inmates were treated poorly
Assaults against staff at the Minnesota Correctional Facility in Oak Park Heights rose 81 percent from 2013 to 2017
Some of the changes recommended by a consultant include raising CO pay to $38,000 from its current level, which is just under $30,000
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