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 report found that at least nine of Texas’ largest counties booked more people on misdemeanor charges than felonies in 2017
The lawsuit claims deputies eavesdropped and recorded as many as 10,000 phone calls between prisoners and their attorneys since 2015
There were 51 attempted suicides and two suicides at the jail between 2011 and 2018
The Justice Department gave the state 49 days to have a remedial plan or face a federal lawsuit
The provided blankets allegedly made the inmate itch and break out into open sores and lose sleep
California state COs who become pregnant face a difficult choice, according to a newly filed class action lawsuit
The suit filed against the warden, two officers and other staff members alleges violations of constitutional rights
Prisons will no longer allow clergy in death chambers after the U.S. Supreme Court blocked the execution of a man who argued his religious freedom would be violated
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