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• 4 takeaways from a prison bus crash

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  Lessons in communication, coordination and safety from an unusual response involving several inmates

• Emergency response planning must be done before an incident occurs

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  Security features in jails and prisons make it very difficult for first responders to get into a facility in the event of an emergency like a fire

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  Wood, metal and hard plastic brooms and mops can easily be made into weapons – here’s why you need to look for tools made specifically for the correctional environment

• The case for jail-based tactical teams

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  The result of a mismanaged emergency in corrections is often injury, loss of life, and lengthy and expensive litigation

• How to make emergency preparedness a priority

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  Steps correctional facilities can take to ensure staff are prepared for when the next emergency hits

• Planning for the mass movement of inmates

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  Evacuating a correctional facility is a worst-case scenario for correctional leaders – here's what to consider ahead of time

• Quick Take: Why proper jail management should not be forgotten during a pandemic

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  Calif. Sheriff Don Barnes addresses current issues regarding custodial operations in jails as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold

• How effective is your correctional facility's emergency preparedness plan?

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  According to an NIJ study, emergency preparedness is not a significant priority for American jails and prisons and few facilities have any types of emergency plans in place. In this tip, risk management expert and Lexipol co-founder Gordon Graham details why such planning is essential.

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• 5 types of correctional breaching

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  Each type of tactical breaching has its pros and cons pertaining to their use in the correctional environment

• 4 tips for successful CERT deployment

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  From policy development to ongoing training, here's how to develop an effective correctional emergency response team

• Video shows CERT team end NM jail riot

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  The video shows the struggle between inmates and officers attempting to use a flashbang

• How to buy tactical entry tools (eBook)

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  Download this Corrections1 tactical entry tools buying guide to learn key steps for product selection, purchasing and implementation

• How aid agreements assist correctional facilities during a disaster

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  It is important for institutions to understand the various aid external partners may or may not be able to provide

• Product Review Video: Galls Elite S.W.A.T. Gloves

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  If you serve on a correctional emergency response team, these gloves offer the comfort, dexterity and protection you need to stay safe

• Why corrections should cross-train for emergency response

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  In order to function properly during emergency situations, we must get to know and work with all agencies in our criminal justice system

• How to prepare for emergencies in your correctional facility ahead of time

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  The mass evacuations of several Texas prisons after catastrophic flooding from Hurricane Harvey is a reminder of the necessity of emergency planning

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