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
Richard Phillips, 73, was exonerated in 2018, becoming the longest-serving U.S. inmate to be cleared
The inmate was convicted in the 1984 shooting death of two men in a Nashville park during a drug deal
The 21-year-old man stole a car in the station’s parking lot two minutes after he was released
An Ohio jail is no longer accepting inmates because a bill for jail services hasn’t been paid
Don Johnson was executed by lethal injection for the 1984 suffocation of his wife
The inmate was pronounced dead Thursday evening following a three-drug lethal injection at Holman prison
The lawsuit says the searches were unconstitutional and alleges the women were subjected to crude remarks
Officials argued that the inmate suing for gender confirmation surgery is too mentally unstable for the procedure
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