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
Former assistant director Joe Bugher alleges retaliation after raising concerns about prison medical care and agency spending
The department will raise entry-level wages by about $10,000 annually at five Upper Peninsula prisons to improve recruitment and retention
An inmate alleged he was pepper-sprayed while restrained and injured during an escort following a mental health crisis
Corrections professionals argue that staffing shortages stem from deeper issues than pay alone
Four corrections officers were hospitalized after an attack at Cheshire Correctional Institution
The judge ruled death by nitrogen hypoxia does not meet the constitutional standard for cruel and unusual punishment
The attack happened during a rehabilitation class required under New York’s HALT Act, where inmates were not restrained
Correction Officer John Edwards served at MCI Concord and North Central Correctional Institution during a 28-year corrections career
The four Perry County Correctional Prep Center inmates forced their way past detention officers after one inmate faked a medical emergency
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