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 inmate has been charged with aggravated harassment by a prisoner, the fifth time in the past month he’s been charged with assaulting COs
The statewide problem stems in part from a complex and sometimes faulty process used to calculate release dates
The two attacks, one involving over 20 inmates, were related
The inmate was indicted for the murder of Officer Matthew Murphy, who was shot during a traffic stop in 1974
83 prisoners were treated for the parasitic mites
Police say a man was shot outside the jail after he charged at a LEO with a knife
The inmate says his cell has black mold and that jail staff denied him mental health treatment
Depending on the verdict, the inmate could soon walk out of prison or spend the rest of his life behind bars
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