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
A 90-page federal lawsuit alleges the state DOC is violating the constitutional rights of inmates
An inmate involved in the riot told jurors that inmate Roman Shankaras was the “puppet master” behind the deadly attack
A jury found that supervisors retaliated against the warden for defending a female subordinate who complained about sexual harassment
Officials agree on extra funds to boost employees’ pay and deal with overcrowding, but some are unhappy with the strings legislators have attached to the new funds
Several inmates were able to livestream on Facebook using contraband cellphones inside their maximum security prison
Two deputies suffered minor injuries while chasing the inmate into the ceiling
Investigators have found more homemade weapons at the prison more than two years after the fatal riot
The four are accused of assaulting staff while trying to escape on Jan. 28 from the youth correctional center
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