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
Lethal injection remains the most common method in the U.S., but states are increasingly exploring alternatives due to drug shortages and legal challenges
The court ruled that the Bibb County Jail deputy exercised her judgment in handling surveillance duties, protecting the deputy from legal liability in the inmate’s 2020 suicide
Lancaster County Prison corrections officers working in temperatures above 80 degrees are eligible for additional time off under a sustained arbitration ruling
Gov. Ron DeSantis said he’s considering standing up a facility at a Florida National Guard training center known as Camp Blanding
Richard Jordan was sentenced to death in 1976 for killing and kidnapping a mother of two young children
Ashley “Ash” Aples, 43, a father of three, had been with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office for almost two years
In recent months, the Krome facility has been plagued with complaints about unhygienic conditions and overcrowding
Prosecutors have a different perspective on Raymond Minaya’s motives: the Gorilla Stone Bloods member has a long history of violence and rule-breaking behind bars
The basis for the lock-ins was recorded in official logbooks in only three of the seven instances, the report found
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