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 inmates were captured after a multi-day search
The inmate is one of seven escaped prisoners blamed for the 2000 slaying of a Dallas-area police officer
Former CO Bob Ivory is helping kids who are struggling in high school stay out of trouble
The system only costs a few hundred dollars
The bank announced Monday it was ending its relationship with GEO Group and CoreCivic
When asked why they didn’t conduct the security checks, COs told investigators they “just got comfortable” and were “too relaxed”
Deon “Strawberry” Hampton was battling the Illinois Department of Corrections over alleged abuse while she was incarcerated
The 1980 shooting, which news accounts described as one of the bloodiest in Orange County history, also wounded two officers and two bar patrons
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