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 City Planning Commission has begun the approvals process for a proposal to replace Rikers with smaller borough-based facilities
Efforts to shut down the facility failed and officials only received a fraction of money they hoped would fund change
Commissioner Paul Schnell called the move an opportunity for “fresh perspectives” at Minnesota correctional facilities
The action makes San Francisco the first major city in the country to shut down juvenile hall in an effort to eliminate the jailing of children
The commission has voted to stop requiring cash bail for people accused of violating ordinances, allowing them to be released on their own recognizance
The charges detail five slayings and accuse an attorney of helping smuggle contraband to aid the gang
The council unanimously approved $9 million in pay increases for corrections officers and other staff
New screening measures offer no exceptions for women who wear underwire bras
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