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
One of the four inmates who overdosed on fentanyl at the correctional center on Thursday night has died
The House voted for a general fund budget that includes funding for more officers as well as a boost in officer pay
The inmate threw a cup of urine and feces at the COs last June when they attempted to remove him from his cell
Under the agreement, more staff would be dedicated to inmate medical and mental healthcare
The project will allow the state to design the prison in a more efficient layout requiring fewer COs to watch over inmates
Investigations are underway after three COs were attacked at separate Alabama prisons with 24 hours
The woman was caught removing suboxone strips from her waistband and passing them to an inmate
Correction officials and state police are now working to determine how the contraband got into the jail
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