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
For at least four years, Cuyahoga County jail officials mistakenly believed that their satellite jail in Euclid was able to accommodate 83 inmates instead of 32
“We do everything we can to keep contraband out of the jail,’’ sheriff said. “We don’t need the public throwing it to them”
One photo showed him sitting with a group of inmates as he fanned out dozens of $100 bills
Carla Moore claims in a lawsuit that she was disciplined for complaining about the flag displayed near prison entrance
The violence comes in the wake of a heated citywide debate on punitive segregation
Eric Vail was facing a murder charge when he was mistakenly released
The new jails will be designed to provide COs with better observation angles and to limit how frequently they must usher inmates through the halls for various activities
The inmate had the weapon hidden in his pants for more than 90 minutes at the jail and, after he ditched it in a garbage can, nearly two days elapsed before the weapon was discovered
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