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
Prison clothing being used as currency for meth raises questions about how inmates are outfitted
The Court won’t take up a case of a death row inmate who claims jurors discriminated against him for being gay
A lawsuit filed by inmates argued that the supplier’s identity was needed to verify the quality of drugs used for executions
More than 80 LE officials searched for the 15-year-old inmate charged with stabbing his mother to death
The CO suffered injuries after an inmate attacked him while attempting to remove him from an out-of-bounds section
The attorney’s office found insufficient evidence that staff used unreasonable force against inmates repeatedly
The test took place over the course of five days in a housing unit at Broad River Correctional Institution
The county was awarded $450,000 for two years to treat opioid abuse and mental health issues by persons in jail
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