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
Cathy Woods is one of 13 people in Nevada who have been exonerated and is the longest-serving wrongfully convicted woman in U.S. history
Jeffrey Epstein, 66, was found dead in his cell at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York City on Aug. 10
The U.S. Marshals Service cited understaffing and lockdowns in a November report on problems at the downtown jail
The funeral service was held Friday for 64-year-old Debra Johnson, who worked for the DOC for nearly 40 years
An officer at a Rhode Island detention center has resigned amid investigation into the incident
Locks failed for years and allowed for serious beatings of prisoners and COs, but the prison’s boss failed to appreciate the seriousness of the problem
The move comes after months of review by prison officials and the threat of a lawsuit
The broken bones included the hyoid bone near his Adam’s apple
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