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 man removed several body parts from his cellmate using a sharp metal object attached to a handle
The bill is part of the Alabama Department of Corrections’ plan to try to hire and keep more officers on a staff that has one-third of the officers needed statewide
The Senate’s bill provides $9.5 million over two years to hire more corrections officers and pay for prison security upgrades
The state’s 15 medium and close security prisons were occupied by 160.5 percent more inmates than they were designed to hold
Sheriff’s office employees who cooperated with the investigation were worried he might retaliate against them
Lawmakers acted after prison officials told them they don’t have the drugs needed for lethal injection
Prodded by criminal justice activists, Democrats have largely embraced the politically safer cause of winning back access to the ballot box for felons who have served their time
Fifty of the state’s more than 126,000 prisoners absconded last year
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