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
Three St. Landry Parish Jail inmates used a ceiling electrical box and broken bed frame pieces to chip at a concrete block wall on the third floor, according to the sheriff
The lawsuit alleged deputies failed to protect Adam Adams despite knowing his cellmate’s violent history; San Bernardino County denied negligence
Sean “Diddy” Combs was moved from FCI Fort Dix to FCI Allenwood Low; he also lost 41 days of good-conduct credit, pushing his release date to March 2028, a person familiar with the matter says
An inmate rushed an officer as she returned from the restroom and tried to throw her to the floor, union says; a second officer sprained a wrist responding
Officers at the California Health Care Facility in Stockton were entering the cell for a wellness check on an unresponsive inmate when the suspect came at the door
Sterling Williams, 34, pleaded guilty to malfeasance in office after shutting off the water in a cell where inmates then removed a toilet and crawled through the wall
The Bexar County deputy, who was on probation and had served slightly more than three months, was dismissed after the images circulated on social media
President Donald Trump says the firing squad execution of Nidal Hasan can be viewed in person by victims’ immediate families, “if they so choose”
Sean Combs and Christopher “Dudus” Coke were each ordered to two weeks in solitary after the altercation at FCI Fort Dix
PRODUCT NEWS
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
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