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 move by the DOJ came amid mounting evidence that the chronically understaffed Metropolitan Correctional Center may have bungled its responsibility
The appropriation was made in response to a judge’s ruling that mentally ill inmates must be allowed to leave their cells four hours a day, at least five days a week
The blistering two-page court order issued on Friday by U.S. District Judge Keith Ellison is the latest twist in a legal case that started five years ago
Gov. Bill Lee told reporters Monday his administration wants to examine protocols after the death of Debra Johnson
AG Barr staunchly defended the work of LE Monday while also taking aim at some prosecutors
The lockup is so short-staffed that the BOP is offering correctional officers a $10,000 bonus to transfer there from other federal lockups
“Mr. Epstein’s death raises serious questions that must be answered,” AG William Barr said in a statement
Authorities launched an intense manhunt after corrections administrator Debra Johnson’s body was found
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