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
Autauga Metro Jail had previously stopped serving fruit to prevent inmates from making contraband alcohol
It is the third hunger strike in Yuba County Jail in 10 months
The policy changes are part of a $610,000 lawsuit settlement with a Bronx woman who was shackled during childbirth
The R.I.S.E. Program provides inmates with a free cosmetology education and partners with salons to help hire program graduates
Travis Cottrell, accused of involuntary manslaughter for allegedly selling drugs that led to a man’s overdose, failed to obtain employment and treatment for his addiction
Female inmate had sex with a male inmate and deliberately got pregnant in an effort to get released
The Hawaiian man, 60, used a marker to paint his head and face black before sentencing hearing for attempted murder and assault charges
The funding could bring medication-assisted treatment to as many as 1,200 new patients
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