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.
Keep in mind that your communications can end up in many places, including internal affairs, employee evaluations, the superintendent’s desk and a court of law.
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App-based technologies can help improve facility operations and safety to the benefit of both staff and inmates
The launch of Mobile Command XR from GUARDIAN RFID, which is powered by AI and face recognition, has created waves throughout the corrections industry
The station is created and produced by inmates serving at three different correctional facilities in Colorado
Inmates at the facility can send text messages to the outside via tablets, and some are abusing the privilege
Starting this month, phone calls are now about 5 cents per minute, down from 14 cents
Launched in collaboration with a local library, the program aims to connect families and instill a love of reading
Watching ‘COPS’ together is more than a welcome mental getaway – it sparks important conversations about what it means to be a first responder
With so many facilities once again restricting in-person visitation, Tate’s SVVB offers a safe alternative
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Upgrade your agency’s social media game and use it to recruit women and diverse applicants
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
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