CERT and Emergency Preparedness
CERT and Emergency Preparedness are critical components of safety and response strategies within correctional facilities. CERT, or Correctional Emergency Response Team, is vital in managing riots, natural disasters, and other emergencies. This section provides articles on the training, deployment, and effectiveness of CERT teams and broader emergency preparedness strategies tailored to the correctional environment. Understanding CERT and Emergency Preparedness is essential for ensuring the safety of staff, inmates, and the facility during emergencies. For related information, explore resources on Correctional Management in correctional settings.
The motive behind the abduction remains under investigation but Corrections Director Jennifer Clemons-Abdullah said one inmate demanded pizza
Before a fire breaks out, corrections staff and firefighters should pre-plan how to respond
The inmate grabbed a knife and took a kitchen employee hostage; A detention officer was able to disarm the inmate quickly and took him back into custody
