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 decision followed a review by the bank that included site visits as well as discussions with clients
After paying a company to recommend a replacement for its software system for tracking and managing information on inmates, the system has yet to be replaced
Administrators say they implemented the rules when the prison was seeing a rise in inappropriate and, sometimes, nonconsensual sexual conduct between prisoners
The CO was canned two years after suffering an assortment of injuries when targeted by a pair of teen inmates
Jail monitor’s report Thursday blamed staff shortages for a series of assaults, escapes and riots
It’s been 10 years since New Mexico repealed the death penalty, but up until Friday the state still had two inmates on death row
Felons will have to pay court-ordered financial obligations if they want their voting rights restored
The case is one of the most notorious and debated murder cases in Oregon’s modern history
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