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 system will allow non-contact inspections for inmates
The demand for a ban on private lockups is becoming an increasingly potent campaign issue
The decision to not move forward with the bill was announced after leaders agreed on a deal to implement some changes administratively instead
The two good Samaritans stopped an inmate who attacked the LEO while being transported to a hospital
The alleged crimes include murder, robbery, extortion and trafficking in drugs and illegal firearms
If passed, the bill will force sheriffs to hold jail inmates who may be in the country illegally and give ICE up to 48 hours to pick them up
The inmate was convicted of murder and sentenced to death in the 1996 killing of 24-year-old Donovan Corey Parks, an off-duty CO
The prisoner apparently used a smuggled cell phone to create his own Facebook page where he posted photos and videos from inside his cell
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