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
Supreme Court
Justices ruled that a federal law protecting prisoners’ religious rights does not allow money damages claims against individual officers
At least 19 inmates have died in Mississippi prisons since late December; the lawsuit was filed on behalf of 152 prisoners
Michael Carvajal will be responsible for overseeing the bureau’s correctional services and leading intelligence efforts
Recent changes in the law have kept inmates from being sent to prison, instead placing them in treatment programs from which they can escape
Officials say the high cost of repairing such an old facility necessitates the closure
A marshal’s task force is still searching for the final inmate who escaped out a broken window
The departments failed to report information on who was being held in jails per a law passed in 2019
Prison and union officials said the closures will help with short-staffing in other prisons with a larger population
After initially being suspended during a criminal investigation, the officer alleges he was terminated for remaining an active union steward
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