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
Patrick Shaw created the Prison Fire Project after hearing inmates complain about their book selection being small while battling the wildfires
CO William Ross was struck in the face and head by inmate Jonathan Lovelace before being knocked to the ground and kicked in the head
CO Lisa Mauldin died from her injuries after being attacked by Tramell Mackenzie Hunter last year
The law is intended to protect law enforcement officers from criminals they dealt with in the past
State legislators saw the frustration and fear in the eyes of corrections staff after visiting prisons in the summer
After her sister was fatally injured in the line of duty last year, Jacquen Hunter decided to continue her family’s legacy of service with the NOPD
Deputy Joshua Armendariz was able to catch the inmate who threw himself off the second floor of a cellblock
Sgt. Alan Sanders was conducting a security check when saw an inmate hanging by a bed sheet and quickly called for help
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