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
Prosecutors alleged the 22-year-old had sexual contact with several inmates while assigned to the Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility
The lawsuit claims COs didn’t provide proper care for the men despite knowing they had severe mental illnesses
The six-month project, which will focus on three counties, will include a 10-year examination of jail population trends
A recent study described the jail as a “facility on edge” because of years of staffing cuts
At first, Genessee County corrections deputy Rocky Hensley thought the toddler was choking and offered to help
The five inmates are accused of breaking a first-floor window and escaping a correction center two weeks ago
Nearly 20 inmates have taken the training to administer naloxone; those who participate will receive a rescue kit when they leave the jail
Report calls for new strategies for reducing sexual harassment by inmates against female staff
At least 19 inmates have died in Mississippi prisons since late December; the lawsuit was filed on behalf of 152 prisoners
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