A recent attack on a North Carolina detention officer highlights the dangers associated with direct supervision housing
Never underestimate a documented handicapped inmate
The best teachers in any profession are the ones who do the work every day
If we're serious about tackling the nearly ever-present threat of litigation hanging over jail administrators' heads, we must create very defined pathways for each career
Mentoring can be one of the most valuable professional relationships we experience
After a few months on the job, a new CO realized there was still one thing holding him back
The best leaders continually study leadership principles so they can adapt their responses to various situations and crises
Paul Valentino wanted to be a third-generation law enforcement officer, and fortunately, his first stop along the way was a supermax prison
By providing too many privileges to its max-security inmates, Ohio is both undercutting its reformatory mission and putting the safety of everyone behind the wall at risk
By teaching officers what not to do, we can prevent mistakes before they occur
Columnist Gary York uses his experience as both a CO and a prison inspector to answer the age-old question
If you aren't paying attention to your security keys, you're putting your safety and the safety of others at risk
No qualified immunity is granted to the sheriff in a case of negligent hiring, the court of appeals decides
If you want to help save the future of corrections, you need to take action
Sex trafficking investigations behind prison walls are complex; here's what officers and administrators need to know
Copyright © 2022 Corrections1. All rights reserved.
Make Corrections1 your homepage
If you need further help setting your homepage, check your browser’s Help menu