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
Ryan Carnahan, 32, pleaded guilty to the charges, admitting he made false statements to cover up the assault
The detainee, a murder suspect awaiting extradition to Tennessee, allegedly attacked the deputy at the Cobb Adult Detention Center
The projects include new Level IV and Level V units, prison conversions and protective housing changes across multiple facilities
The lawsuit alleges failures in inmate classification, documentation and communication resulted in Elliott Funkhouser being housed with a cellmate rated 4 out of 5 for risk of harm to others
A judge revoked Michael Bivins’ probation after surveillance video showed him punching and tackling a prison food service worker at Oregon State Correctional Institution
The Theranos founder will transfer from a minimum-security federal prison camp to a supervised residential reentry center in August 2027
A federal judge ruled that extreme heat in Texas prisons without air conditioning amounts to cruel and unusual punishment and ordered upgrades that TDCJ estimates would cost about $1.5 billion
Ker’Sean Ramey was pronounced dead at the Huntsville prison one week after co-defendant LeJames Norman was executed
Union leaders say staffing shortages have left facilities operating with fewer officers as the state works to expand its high-security capacity
PRODUCT NEWS
AI-assisted software provides a second review for concealed weapons and contraband, helping security personnel improve screening accuracy with the Intercept® body scanner
Limestone County plans to deploy 33 cameras to corrections officers who have direct contact with inmates
Acquisition to advance mission-critical public safety operations in the cloud
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