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
Agents learned of at least seven deliveries by drone of contraband intended for inmates at Fort Dix federal prison
An inmate advocate tweeted that two buildings are under lockdown due to some inmates experiencing “flu-like symptoms”
Staff ID’d as having initial contact have been advised to stay home and monitor themselves for any signs or symptoms
Breanna Rouse, 23, also provided Jolly Rancher candies and sunflower seeds to the inmate
Thirty-eight inmates are being transferred out of jail and either sent to prison or released into the community
Some officers’ 12-hour shifts will change to 8.5-hour work days in an effort to reduce fatigue
Inmates at all 122 federal correctional facilities across the country will no longer be allowed visits from family, friends or attorneys for a month
The administration’s federal task force managing the crisis was working to break a bottleneck in the nation’s ability to test 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