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
Manning said she’ll refuse to testify on Thursday before a second grand jury investigating WikiLeaks
A third man has died within two weeks while in custody at the western Alaska community jail
Two inmates are charged with blackmailing an Army veteran who then killed himself
The lawsuit claimed that death row inmates were being subjected to cruel and unusual punishment through high heat indexes
The inmate’s attorney asked to halt the execution while a court weighs the appropriateness of the death penalty for people under 21 at the time of the crime
Multiple groups and activist nationwide planned to bail out more than 100 women in 35 cities in time for Mother’s Day
the governor blamed the veto on how Legislature passed the bill
The inmate became eligible for parole after Gov. Andrew Cuomo granted her clemency in 2016
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