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 inmate ran the fentanyl trafficking operation from FCI Beaumont, coordinating shipments from Mexico to Mississippi with a burner phone
COs say they don’t have adequate PPE and are forced to go to a W.Va. drive-through facility to be tested themselves
The lawsuit claims officials failed to provide clean environments, basic sanitary supplies and PPE to prisoners and staff
The lawsuit accuses Gov. Mike DeWine and the state’s prison director of violating their constitutional rights by failing to do more to prevent an outbreak
The 45 inmates and 10 deputies who contracted the novel coronavirus have since recovered
Officials are calling for facilities to stick to federal guidelines regarding COVID-19 like social distancing, quarantining, isolation and handwashing
The decision comes as the CDCR says 619 inmates have tested positive for COVID-19
Lawmakers have rejected shield laws that would have given prison officials the authority to withhold such records
Police arrested Cornelius Haney in the fatal shooting of 21-year-old Heather Perry in an alley in Denver
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