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 lawsuit alleges Lewis County Jail staff mistreated detainees receiving mental health treatment and retaliated against those who filed grievances
The complaint alleges the FCI Fort Dix officer continued the relationship despite knowing she was under investigation
The cans contained cellphones, tobacco, chargers and other prohibited items intended for inmates at MacDougall Correctional Institution
The final defendant entered a no-contest plea in the 2023 assault at the Reception and Treatment Center that left one officer stabbed and five staff injured
Officials say the former corrections officer accepted more than $550,000 to smuggle drugs, cellphones and tobacco into Lee Correctional Institution
Nearly half of front-line staff leave within a year as facilities struggle with growing populations and safety concerns, the audit says
Nova will help detect contraband in the county jail and support narcotics investigations across Grant County
The inmate rushed from his cell and attacked responding officers, leaving one with a broken nose and five others with multiple injuries at Collins Correctional Facility
Current and former Eastern Correctional Institution employees say chronic understaffing has left housing units, perimeter posts and security operations dangerously strained
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