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
The former Wallens Ridge State Prison officer used handcuffs in his fist to repeatedly strike the inmate during a cell extraction
Thurston County jail medical staff initially attributed the 29-year-old woman’s symptoms to narcotics withdrawal before she was hospitalized three days after booking
Prosecutors said Mario Grant and his wife received payments from inmates to bring drugs into Kilby Correctional Facility
Valarie Moseley takes over the state prison system as Missouri weighs a potential $870 million prison expansion
Maryland joins Virginia, Florida and Ohio in reporting declines in violence, complaints or use-of-force incidents following body camera deployments
The union said three COs were nearly killed in the 2020 attack and renewed longstanding concerns about safety at Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center
The case alleges that management at a Louisiana federal prison failed to stop inmates from sexually harassing female correctional officers
The $6.75 million settlement followed inmate claims of a “Retaliatory Force Campaign” during the nearly monthlong secure status imposed after the 2020 attack that hospitalized four COs
Capt. Keisha Nicks died after an on-duty medical emergency, while Correction Officer Noreen O’Connor died following 44 years of service
PRODUCT NEWS
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
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