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
A judged ruled the state is putting inmates in danger by not providing adequate suicide-prevention measures
Officials say 56-year-old inmate died Thursday night at a hospital; the specific cause of his death is pending
The indictment comes two years after the serial killer died following the attack in his prison cell at the state prison in Toledo
The inmate, who was found guilty of shooting two LEOs, killing one of them, says his constitutional rights were violated at trial
The governor says the bill is an injustice to the family of a police officer who was killed by a death row inmate in 2006
The man apologized to the victims’ families before receiving a lethal injection of the sedative pentobarbital
Offenders eligible for parole will now be allowed to take part in their hearings before the full board and such meetings will be livestreamed online to the public
The jail has barred the monitor ankle bracelet company after two detainees’ escapes were reported too late
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