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
Justices ruled the Corrections Department cannot rely on an internal policy to withhold records from public inspection
Fernando Gustavo Casteneda-Sandoval, 31, is still on the run after a group of inmates escaped by breaking open a fire door with a table
The state Commission on Correction reported that 56 inmates and 63 staff statewide have tested positive for COVID-19
Nine inmates escaped the minimum-security unit on Monday, hours after an inmate tested positive for COVID-19
Advocates and correctional officers are calling for reforms to head off a potential outbreak
Derek Lichtenwalter, 44, argued that he is a non-violent offender and is considered high-risk because of his HIV diagnosis
The California governor also vowed that he will not release violent criminals onto the streets, but instead will “be very thoughtful about this”
Governors in California, Colorado, Oregon and Washington have all halted executions in recent years
All nine women were from the same minimum-security unit as the inmate who tested positive for COVID-19
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