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
Sheriffs are asking for a $4 increase per inmate per day to the rate they are paid to house around 18,000 prisoners
The inmate allegedly punched a CO in the face and threw urine and feces at another in separate incidents
The man is serving a life sentence for the slaying of Officer Daniel Faulkner during a traffic stop in 1981
COs say if there needs to be a needle program, they want to see it operated by healthcare workers, not COs
The challenge has drawn scrutiny to some government employees who’ve allegedly made insensitive remarks
An inmate who stabbed a CO and four inmates in separate attacks is on a hunger strike for alleged mistreatment
Justices lifted a stay that blocked the execution, but the order came about 90 minutes after the death warrant expired
The lawsuit claims that more than 200 inmates suffered from the parasitic mites
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