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’s lawyers say she’s being penalized for reporting the abuse and harassment she’s suffered in prison
Sources say Kardashian’s legal team helped free 17 “low-level drug” offenders in the past three months
The law provides compensation to individuals sentenced to prison who are later exonerated through DNA testing or other evidence
Manning spent 62 days in jail on civil contempt charges after she refused to answer questions to a federal grand jury investigating WikiLeaks
The adviser said he’s hopeful the governor will grant clemency to the inmate he says has been redeemed by Jesus
Under the bill, inmates would also be allowed to make one phone call per week while held in isolation
The inmates destroyed property to protest waking up at 8 a.m. for cell inspections
The legislation would amount to a rare weakening of Texas’ tough stance on capital punishment
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