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
Union: Prison leaders have balked at exterminating mold because of bureau policies
Joe Martinez is one of two inmates charged with the attempted killing of CO Allan Rico
Body camera footage shows Jerry Miller argue with an unidentified officer before being picked up and thrown down
An investigation focused on a CO who drove his truck through a group of protesters blocking a prison gate
The suit accused officials of violating an inmate’s constitutional rights
New legislation expands enhanced mental health services access to officers in crisis
A six-year-old lawsuit alleges COs performed various tasks without pay, are still doing so despite litigation
Bills to allow signal jamming in federal prisons, which is currently banned, are pending in Congress
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