Communications
The Communications topic provides news, analysis, tips and info on issues such as interoperability, the 700 MHz public safety broadband spectrum, and wireless communications devices.
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Correctional officers must understand how inmates weaponize hot-button topics
When hackers hold computer systems hostage, police and corrections officers have to manage the fallout without the help of technology
Deploying multiple skills at the same time helps correctional professionals be more effective in an ever-changing environment
Positive communication from the control tower can set the tone for the rest of the facility
Developing a policy to prevent inmates swearing in front of medical personnel aids safety and security in the facility
The sheriff says he can’t rely on the integrity of LEOs in their neighboring town and will not book any suspects whom they arrest for the foreseeable future
The state would be following the lead of New York City, which began allowing free phone calls earlier this month
A jury found that supervisors retaliated against the warden for defending a female subordinate who complained about sexual harassment
Last month, four Texas COs were fired and two resigned after authorities found their posts inappropriate
Mayor Bill de Blasio said that the city has fully implemented a law passed by the City Council to eliminate fees for inmate phone calls
After spotting the images on a then-open officers’ Facebook group, inmate families began emailing department officials with screenshots, demanding action
The challenge has drawn scrutiny to some government employees who’ve allegedly made insensitive remarks
In order to make sound correctional decisions, it is imperative you actively listen to the offender population
Federal prosecutors say the inmate previously pleaded guilty to making threats against government officials and mailing threatening communications
Radicalization is a complex and widespread problem in prisons and early intervention is critical
The prevalence of abuse and instability in the personal histories of many inmates makes them particularly vulnerable to traffickers
The court will hear arguments by inmate Timothy Carpenter, who was convicted for armed robbery after police used phone data to track him down
More facilities are relying on technology to ensure correctional officers stay safe while efficiently performing their duties
Court settlement amounts against prisons and jails that did not provide deaf inmates with the ability to make legally entitled telephone calls have totaled in the millions
States strive to meet a federal mandate to notify crime victims of certain events, but most death notifications don’t mention death
Kansas’ AG is suing the DOD due to failure to produce records of the President’s proposal to move Guantanamo detainees to Ft. Leavenworth
The legislation does not specify which prisons should be shut
A new inmate tracking system will consolidate inmate data, increasing efficiency and organizing in jail management
Former principal finds similarities between working in education and corrections
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Inmates recorded the video on the jail’s video visitation system
Video visitation is expected to be up and running on all JPay kiosks in the facilities by the end of October
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