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
There are 65 men and one woman currently sentenced to death in Louisiana
The 2014 report documented abusive sexual contact between staff and prisoners, profane and unprofessional sexualized language and harassment
In 2016, correctional officers confiscated a record 9,766 cellphones from inmates
Incidents of tainted water have spawned inmate lawsuits, expensive repairs, hefty bills for bottled water and fines
A combination of errors caused some deaths to be counted twice, while others weren’t counted at all
It’s a federal prison where white-collar and D-list scoundrels can do time while playing bocce ball and noshing on rugelach
The amendment said all terms of a sentence have to be completed, and that includes restitution, court costs, fines and fees ordered by a judge
A court ruled the state can’t go back to isolating death row inmates and denying them access to recreational facilities
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