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 review found the agencies do not consistently identify language needs during intake or ensure qualified interpreters are available for healthcare services
The former Lorain County corrections officer was accused of repeatedly striking a partially restrained detainee awaiting psychiatric treatment
Suffolk County Corporal Brett Martin, a 17-year department veteran, was remembered for his bravery, selflessness and dedication
A federal judge says the Trump administration may have violated a court order by moving transgender women from general population into a separate prison housing unit
Dominick Occhicone, 80, was convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend’s parents in 1986, and ex-cop James Duckett was convicted of raping and killing Teresa McAbee in 1987
At the Orleans Justice Center, deputies were punched, bitten and attacked after responding to multiple fires set by inmates
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
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