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
Speaking at East River Academy’s commencement, the mayor praised students for completing their education while incarcerated
Health officials investigated after an inmate at San Quentin tested positive for hantavirus antibodies, but PCR testing found no evidence of the virus
The former COs are accused of accepting money from inmates, with one case involving nearly $19,000 in payments
Officials allege the supervisor exploited her position to obtain money, gifts and personal services from subordinate officers while defrauding taxpayers through false time records
Correction officers arrested and publicly identified the attorney as a contraband smuggler, but subsequent testing found no drugs and prosecutors dropped the case
Correctional staff cited safety concerns, low morale and communication failures as they urged county leaders to replace the Metropolitan Detention Center warden
The officers allegedly brought detainees to surveillance-free areas before carrying out assaults and coordinating cover stories at East Baton Rouge Parish Prison, the U.S. Attorneys’ Office said
Prosecutors said the assistant superintendent at the Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office admitted to having maintenance staff perform repairs at his home while they were on duty
State prison officials will recruit trained law enforcement volunteers as Idaho becomes the nation’s only state with firing squad as its primary execution method
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