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
Cook County Jail inmates said they are staging a hunger strike over their continued detention as COVID-19 spreads inside one of the nation’s largest jails
The inmates were identified as James Newman, 37, and Thomas Deering, a 46-year-old registered sex offender
Next week, the Alabama Department of Corrections plans to accept about 100 male inmates and 20 female inmates
If an inmate chooses to appear in a courtroom jail cell, they must first wait for deputies wearing masks to sanitize and wipe down the cell bars
DOC officials said 139 staff members and 199 inmates statewide had been confirmed to have COVID-19
The increase in cases came after the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction said it was conducting mass testing at three facilities
Former New York state Senate leader Dean Skelos is expected to be released soon from prison to home confinement
Sonoma County Jail Sgt. Amanda Lee came up with the idea to order group meals from the jail three times a week to support local restaurants
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