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
Nathaniel Woods is scheduled to receive a lethal injection unless the governor or courts intervene
Nathaniel Woods, who is sentenced to die March 5, is one of two men charged in the 2004 ambush killings
Among the finds were cell phones, opioids, marijuana, synthetic weed and homemade weapons; the gun was not found during the search
As the state continues to lack the drugs to carry out lethal injections, lawmakers push for an alternative option
An inmate filed a petition against the deputies working in the jail in an attempt to have their non-lethal weapons removed
The National Association of Counties and National Sheriffs’ Association details the impact of the Medicaid Inmate Exclusion Policy on non-convicted detainees
A jury agreed Richard Dixson was subjected to racial discrimination and a hostile work environment
Patricia A. Wilhite, 68, is the 22nd inmate in just over two months to die in a state prison system that’s under U.S. Justice Department investigation
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