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
Sarah Coogle is ‘hopeful’ change will come to CDCR policy
Lamont Payne, with a long history of arrests, suddenly slugged Vladimir Gagic in the face during the first day of jury selection
Republican Joe Arpaio announced his 2020 campaign for Maricopa County sheriff Sunday
The messy process of ending Denver’s connections to private corrections companies highlights how enmeshed Colorado’s criminal justice system remains in the private prison industry
The victim was a veteran corrections officer at Northern State Prison
Roughly 100 prisoners were in the yard at the time of the riot
The county’s bail system was deemed unconstitutional by a federal judge
Words like “felon,” “offender,” “convict” and “parolee” would be swapped for what’s described as people-first language
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