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
Erie County Sheriff John Garcia says the county should be reimbursed for parole violators who remained in local jails because of the 2025 corrections officer strike
A Lexipol survey of 915 public safety professionals finds staffing, training and major disruptions remain key preparedness challenges
Grundy County Jail inmates barricaded a maximum-security pod with sharp, broken mop handles before officers regained control
NYC DOC has lost 45 uniformed and civilian members to illnesses linked to their work following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks
Robert Foust was indicted on four counts involving alleged threats against two correctional officers, a counselor and a prison physician
Erik and Lyle Menendez were denied parole in 2025 but successfully petitioned to have their next hearings moved up
One officer suffered a fractured nose in the attack inside the Otis Bantum Correctional Center clinic, the correction officers’ union said
The inspector general flagged the quality or timeliness of checks in about 40% of 253 jail deaths reviewed from 2020 through 2025
An emergency regulation clarifies what qualifies as routine care after an appellate court ruled the department’s previous definition was too broad
PRODUCT NEWS
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
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