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
In February 2018, the teen led a near-fatal attack on a CO that resulted in lifelong injuries
The man serving a life sentence for fatally shooting seven people at a California college has died in prison
The woman was awarded $12M for spending 17 years in prison on a murder conviction
The inmate’s attorneys say he should be spared because he didn’t fatally shoot the Irving, Texas police officer
The county will spend $400,000 on a bail program to help low-income inmates
The video shows officers struggling with the inmate
Jailers have to be especially alert to those with drug or alcohol dependencies. Stopping cold turkey is hard and potentially deadly
The inmate punched the staff member in the head and torso multiple times and fractured the staffer’s jaw
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