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
For the entire legislative session, there have been more people incarcerated at the state’s jails than there are beds in those jails
Officials OK’d the use of hand sanitizer, which has been prohibited as contraband because of its alcohol content
Jonathan A. Schoenakase pulled over a motorist who turned out to be an undercover police officer
Officer Beatrice Williams was attending a high school gathering with former classmates when a shootout occurred
The Person County Sheriff’s Office helped fulfill Ruth Bryant’s unusual wish: to celebrate her birthday in jail
Local corrections officials realize they’re on the front lines of possible outbreaks and are working on protective measures
Researchers warn that misinformation about unintentional fentanyl exposure can have negative consequences for responders and opioid overdose patients
NF therapy is designed to re-train the brain to better cope with symptoms of trauma, burnout and PTSD
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