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
According to prison system statistics and news releases, seven inmates have been killed so far in 2019 inside Alabama prisons
A birth last week brought focus on the issue of pregnant inmates and jails’ responsibilities while in their care
The poll found that 52% back Newsom’s moratorium compared to 48% who oppose the governor’s actions
A new policy also requires the city court to consider defendants’ ability to pay and appoint attorneys
The officer was shot inside a police vehicle during a struggle with an inmate
Deputies who found the LEO in his car initially thought he had been shot, leading LE personnel to swarm the area
Her 16-year-old stepdaughter has been arrested
ICE is considering opening a second permanent facility where transgender migrants can be detained amid the influx of Central Americans crossing the border
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