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
The picture appears to show the inmate standing at a counter inside the jail eating, with no COs around and without restraints
Gary Ray Bowles, whose eight-month killing spree left six dead, was executed by lethal injection
City officials will pursue short-term contracts while they look for alternatives to the community corrections services that the companies provided until their contracts were unexpectedly ended this month
Execution is the best option for murderous inmates who continue to kill after being put behind bars, Warren County Prosecutor David Fornshell said
Meanwhile, conditions at MCCC continue to deteriorate
Officer Brian Krumm died of a gunshot wound and was alone when he died
A serial killer who preyed on older, gay men during an eight-month spree that left six dead is scheduled to be executed Thursday evening
Conditions at the Manhattan facility have come under growing scrutiny since Epstein’s death
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