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
During renovations at Portage County Jail, the number of assaults on corrections officers and inmates has increased dramatically
The former CO is suing the Pennsylvania DOC, several colleagues and supervisors for creating a hostile work environment
Huffman pleaded guilty in April to paying $15,000 to college admissions consultant William “Rick” Singer to have her oldest daughter’s SAT score boosted
Christoper Clanton Sr., 33, had been taken to Good Samaritan Hospital because of a pre-existing medical condition
Several states have moved to toughen regulations on the use of such informants, whose credibility has always been an issue
Correctional officer Steven Floyd was killed and two other COs beaten in the February 2017 riot
Probation officer Lisa Griffey said she was racially harassed by her white co-workers
The city and county will fund a 60-bed treatment center with case-management services for repeat offenders struggling with substance use and mental health
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