Community Impact

Idaho inmate: Training rescue dogs ‘gives us a purpose’

Several inmates at the Idaho State Correctional Center are training shelter dogs until they are ready for adoption

Calif. county jail employees support eateries during COVID-19 shelter-in-place

Sonoma County Jail Sgt. Amanda Lee came up with the idea to order group meals from the jail three times a week to support local restaurants

Beyond the body-worn camera: Incorporating digital evidence management systems into the corrections environment

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Integrating BWC and facility video in a single system enhances safety, reduces liability, aids investigations, and makes documentation more accurate and efficient

Calif. deputies, COs take kids on holiday shopping spree

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The fourth annual Blue Santa event hosted 30 deserving children; the kids could select anything they wanted adding up to $160

Why civilians should be part of your corrections team

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Creating partnerships between correctional facilities and their surrounding communities will improve your level of service

Why local law enforcement is a cornerstone of homeland security

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Building strong relationships with the community allows local police to develop sources of information that can be vital to preventing acts of terror

City bands together to raise money for NY CO battling cancer

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Tammy Criscone has been a corrections officer in Albany County for 17 years

COs dress up as superheroes for NJ special olympics run

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The officers say the costumes help them raise money because although some don’t know what COs do, they can always recognize a superhero

Christmas with San Mateo County Service League, an agency aiding inmate rehabilitation

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Working hand-in-hand with San Mateo Sheriff's Department, the Service League works to encourage a responsible transition back into their communities for inmates.