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
More than 436,000 former felons in Florida remain ineligible to vote because of legislative intervention
A lack of proper medical treatment is one of the most common complaints among Florida state prisoners
A federal jury found Bucks County violated the privacy of thousands of former county inmates by posting confidential information on a publicly accessible database
The Department of Corrections is ending a requirement that group-worship activities accommodate a minimum of five inmates
Samuel Little told investigators last year that he was responsible for about 90 killings nationwide between 1970 and 2005
A lawsuit says corrections officers failed to screen the inmate for mental health issues or suicide risks
The court ruled that Paul David Storey has to die despite an impassioned plea from the parents of the man he murdered to let him live
In sentencing Tyreik Williams, Justice William E. Garnett said the defendant has made a habit of flouting the justice system
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