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
Edward Busby Jr. was put to death for the 2004 killing of retired professor Laura Lee Crane after the U.S. Supreme Court lifted a last-minute stay
Alabama’s prisons have been overcrowded and understaffed for years
Denver LEOs working in the most volatile area of the city’s downtown jail will begin wearing body cameras
Florida DOC Secretary Mark Inch says state’s switch seven years ago to 12-hour shifts have left officers depressed, exhausted, and in some cases, with impaired judgement
The lawsuit is seeking a judgement that the AG does not have the power to prohibit Ocean County from sharing info with other agencies
All women incarcerated in Virginia prisons will soon be located in the central region of the state
Maryland State Police homicide investigators arrested a man on Friday for the murder of a correctional officer in 2001
Researchers aim to identify the critical skills required for public safety professionals to succeed in a leadership role
The court also ruled that the media and inmates are not entitled to information about the origins of execution drugs or the qualifications of executioners
PRODUCT NEWS
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
Midland County Jail officials say outsourcing mail scanning improves safety for staff and inmates while maintaining access to correspondence