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
Several officers filed complaints about forced overtime, unsafe working conditions, and double- and quadruple-podding
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a temporary stay to consider last-minute appeals and then denied the inmate’s petitions
Officials won’t discuss details of what changes may be made to a virus protection plan that currently calls for putting lines of tape on the floor to make isolation zones
The handgun marked a breach of protocol and raised questions about security practices at the Bureau of Prisons
History
The Tennessee State Prison, which served as a setting for films such as “The Green Mile” and “Walk the Line,” was heavily damaged by the fatal tornado
The Cincinnati-based 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled inmates shouldn’t be given the same ability to vote late as those who are suddenly hospitalized
Inmates will now be screened for symptoms of the virus and asked about recent international travel during booking
Colin Akparanta will pay restitution to more than a half-dozen inmates he was accused of abusing during his tenure at the Metropolitan Correctional Center
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