Zohar Zaied

The Correctional Toolbox

Zohar Zaied

Zohar Zaied is a background investigator assigned to the Corrections Division at the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office in Northern California. He served 16 years as a deputy and supervisor at the Mendocino County Jail, including a post in the Gangs and Classification unit and the Home Detention and Work Release programs. His book, "The Corrections Toolbox," is now available on Amazon.com.

Full list of Zohar Zaied results

Diverting inmate anger to avoid use of force
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Take advantage of the moments before an inmate loses control when you have the opportunity to divert that rage
How minding your performance levels will get you though a tough day in corrections
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When you take stock of your performance levels and the factors that are affecting them, you can make adjustments where needed
How worn-down empathy can spell trouble for corrections
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Patience, emotional intelligence and problem-solving are perishable skills, especially when tested daily
Are you shutting down a problem-solving leader?
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Corrections supervisors can support innovation and job satisfaction by being open to ideas from staff
How to keep the people you worked so hard to recruit
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Supervisors have the power to improve retention in corrections with the right attention, attitude
How empathy and kindness aid safety and self-preservation in corrections
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It is possible to practice both vigilance and kindness during interactions you have related to corrections
Can you hear what they’re saying?
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How paying attention to all staff messaging will help you lead a corrections team
Focusing on low-performing staff promotes success in your team
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If you let an underperformer go unchallenged, you are guaranteed lower morale among your higher performers over time
The new sergeant’s dilemma: Navigating the transition from line staff to first-line supervision
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If you can’t help wondering why you feel like you’re new and why those stripes are a little heavy, read on
How to come away from a critical incident with more details
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Why mixing observation skills with a mindful response leads to more accurate reports
Why the truth may not be what you think
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How to make sure your corrections incident reports won’t get you in trouble
Why every corrections officer should be a risk manager
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Reporting and dissecting close calls will improve safety while decreasing liability
When political discourse follows you to work
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Correctional officers must understand how inmates weaponize hot-button topics
Released prison inmate brings COVID-19 to an unsuspecting county
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The 500-mile journey an inmate made after early release illustrates the dangers the coronavirus presents to communities
How to bounce back from a bad outcome in your correctional facility
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Why trading finger-pointing for constructive response keeps officers resilient and maintains morale
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