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 court agreed to reverse the firing of the officer and instead allow her to resign
According to police, about a dozen youth inmates and a similar number of staff were involved
Mayor Bill de Blasio said that the city has fully implemented a law passed by the City Council to eliminate fees for inmate phone calls
The violent incident occurred eight days after the ADOC conducted a joint law enforcement sweep of contraband
It marks the second recent change to execution-day procedures in the nation’s busiest death chamber
The training is to help COs and staff avoid potential physical confrontations with inmates who struggle from a mental disability
Legislation was signed to set up a program of community supervision for people convicted of felony motor vehicle theft after they are released from prison
The inmate caused a lockdown of the jail after he bit a detention officer multiple times
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