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 Sheriff’s Office has a long-term problem of illegal substances, such as drugs, coming into the jail
Sheriff said he wasn’t willing to continue operating a jail “that is not funded to meet the minimum standards required” or to stand by while more staffers are laid off
Marquise Cromer, 23, apparently unprovoked, “cold-cocked” an unsuspecting Michigan Department of Corrections officer
In the last year, the prison system has seen 1,329 correction officers leaving state prisons -- a 42 percent turnover
Authorities say they have indicted nearly 200 people in Maryland — COs and inmates alike — for prison smuggling in recent years
Jail officials say they have been working to craft new policies and train officers as ordered by the court, but more time is needed
Legislators introduced a bill to increase officer pay 5 percent and authorize bonuses to help with hiring and recruitment
The sheriff is considering new safety precautions after two inmates died by suicide within 12 hours of each other
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