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
The former Santa Clara County correctional deputy was convicted of misdemeanor battery tied to a 2022 inmate ambush at Elmwood jail
A three-time killer and another convicted murderer are suspected of stabbing an Ohio corrections officer multiple times
West Virginia has moved forward with a bill that would increase corrections officer pay by $6K in the next three years
The call comes after a newly-released inmate attacked a CO and attempted to carjack him
Alabama hasn’t had enough COs to staff the state’s prisons for years, putting staffing levels around 50 percent
The bill would permit prosecutors to impanel a second jury if the first jury fails to reach an unanimous sentencing decision
Of the 733 officers assigned to work on Super Bowl Sunday, 230 called in sick
The inmate threw urine and feces at the COs before biting them and “trying to claw their eyeballs out”
Understaffed corrections facilities in West Virginia have received temporary relief as lawmakers consider increasing pay for corrections officers
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