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
Michael Meiser hid about 1.1 pounds of heroin in a patrol car trunk before sheriff’s investigators stopped him as he left the North County Correctional Facility, federal prosecutors said
Santa Cruz County Sheriff Chris Clark says some families may be afraid to visit in person; people in custody temporarily get six free video visits a week
The Kentucky Department of Corrections’ most recent annual inspection of the Madison County Detention Center also cited mold, broken toilets and overcrowding
A Vance County grand jury indicted the Vance County Detention Center officers on misdemeanor charges of willfully failing to discharge duties in connection with a fight between two female inmates
Two officers required hospital treatment following the struggle at Upstate Correctional Facility, according to NYSCOPBA
The lockdown followed a suspected gang-related fight at Hays State Prison that sent three inmates to the hospital
Federal prison employees will join other DOJ personnel as unarmed monitors during the 2026 general election
The attack happened in the admitting and discharge property room at the Hartford Correctional Center, the DOC said
The proposal would let state and local facilities jam signals inside designated areas, with testing required to keep interference from spreading outside them
PRODUCT NEWS
New Tek84 brand reflects the company’s proven technology, American-made innovation, and commitment to giving those responsible for safety the tools they can trust
The suite is made up of three tools: AI User Guide, Ask Anything and Document Intelligence, each making it faster and easier to get help, find data or process documents
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