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 Gillespie tried to run over state trooper, was captured following standoff
Authorities are still investigating the deaths, say there is no apparent public threat involved
Officials: Officers have found hundreds of contraband items, sweeps do not deter contraband smuggling
Capt. Latanya Brown has also been accused of encouraging and inciting harassment, violence
When hackers hold computer systems hostage, police and corrections officers have to manage the fallout without the help of technology
Donald Ricumstrict alleges he was retaliated against by his superiors after making a complaint to the EEOC
Three inmates claimed state’s lethal injection method is more painful
The allegations of four inmates have been negated by officials as going against ME report
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