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
Two prosecutors have been hired to review the criminal investigation into a prison riot last April that killed seven inmates
One of the inmates grabbed a laundry cart when he saw the inmate ready to jump from a second-floor cellblock
A motion argues that a new indictment on WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange makes Manning’s testimony irrelevant
Christopher Lee Price, 46, became the second inmate put to death in Alabama in two weeks
The settlements, finalized last month, call for 15 inmates to each receive between $750 and $2,000
The vote came a week after the House voted to override the governor’s veto of a bill to repeal capital punishment
Inmates will be able to pick up naxolone, commonly called by the brand name Narcan, on their way out of jail
His execution was set for last month, but his death warrant expired before the Court lifted a stay that blocked it
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