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
A Marquette Branch Prison inmate allegedly stabbed one corrections officer in the face with a homemade weapon and punched a second officer who responded to help
The state-commissioned review found systemic failures in leadership, training, oversight and accountability contributed to the deaths of Robert Brooks and Messiah Nantwi
The county’s proposal relies on expanded diversion programs that would require significant new judicial capacity
The investigation led to the seizure of fentanyl, methamphetamine, flakka, cellphones and other prohibited items before they entered Elmore Correctional Facility
Authorities said the inmate made statements about rival gangs after correctional staff found the victim unresponsive in their shared cell at Eastern Correctional Institution
Seven Daviess County Detention Center inmates completed a workforce readiness course that connects participants with employers and reentry resources
The federal lawsuit alleges a communal water jug contaminated with a narcotic sent three teens to the hospital, blaming a personal water bottle ban and inadequate staffing
The unanimous ruling rejects inmates’ First Amendment challenge and allows the state to continue prohibiting sexually explicit materials purchased with public funds
Assembly Bill 46 gives judges greater authority to deny diversion for defendants when public safety concerns outweigh treatment considerations
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