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
As soon as he set foot in Sammy’s, the inmate was all but bound to get caught
Manning has been held in jail for roughly a year for refusing to testify before a grand jury investigating Wikileaks
The settlement comes after five inmates’ faces were pepper-sprayed while they were handcuffed and kneeling in 2016
Sheriff Steve Barry said test results for the Summit County inmate are still pending
The corrections officer caught Paul Garrett Mercer with a cup of ramen noodles he had taken from the commissary without paying
If one of the 1,900 inmates housed in the Cuyahoga County Jail tests positive, officials say the entire facility may require quarantine, a situation they want to avoid
The sheriffs argued community safety was in danger due to ‘catch and release’ practices by the Missouri Department of Corrections
Gabriela Contreras risked her position at Lewis Prison when she leaked videos that revealed cell doors that didn’t lock
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