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
John Reilly, Jr. was investigated for misuse of funds, racist language
Inmates prepare dogs for adoption through training, socialization
Authorities won’t say what the weapon was or how the inmate got it into his bunk
Benjamin Schreiber claimed that, because his heart stopped in the hospital, his life sentence should be fulfilled
Patrick Murphy’s execution has been stayed because the state won’t provide a Buddhist chaplain in the death chamber
The medical treatment program addresses addiction, provides inmates resources after their release
The suit alleges a CO sexually assaulted and impregnated an inmate, superiors fostered a ‘culture of sexual abuse’
Kansas Corrections Secretary Jeff Zmuda said he would have to consider if a mass commutation would lead to prison reform
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