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
The man is charged with killing a Tennessee sheriff’s deputy and burning his body and patrol car last year
According to a recent state study, 48,000 county jail inmates, two-thirds of the statewide jail population, have not been convicted of a crime
The move comes after eight inmates died in the jail in 2018, and another in 2019
The DOC asked a court to overturn a ruling that requires the state to provide treatment to inmates who have been diagnosed with the early stages of hepatitis C
A felon released from prison last month after his life sentence was reduced is now charged with strangling a retiree
Inmate Curtis Ray Watson should be considered extremely dangerous
A new councilwoman led the opposition because of objections to how the facilities owners’ operate immigrant detention facilities and private prisons nationwide
The indictment describes how inmates spoke openly on recorded prison phone lines about drug shipments and coordinated how to get them into the facility
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