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Mike Cantrell

Correctional Breaching

Michael is the host of The Prison Officer Podcast and the author of four books, including “The Keys to Your Career in Corrections” and “Born of the Ozarks.”

After more than 29 years of working in corrections, Michael retired to pursue his passion for writing and podcasting. Michael is a writer, content creator, professional speaker on leadership and personal vision, and author of more than 50 published articles and poems. Contact him at mike@theprisonofficer.com.

LATEST ARTICLES
Correctional breachers know hardened prison structures require mechanical tools that are not often used in the residential breaching world
One thing is for sure: as the corrections community becomes better at combating the shrinking problem of contraband, the criminals will be working just as hard to come up with new ways to take advantage of the newest, smallest technology
Correctional breachers have the opportunity to plan ahead and access to a lot of information about construction materials, location of utilities, design standards, previous construction plans, and more
An effective CERT requires leadership, planning, time and commitment
Penny locks are simple enough to create, and can cause distress in an officer’s day
There are alternatives to traditional restraints on the market that can help in a bind
A Diamond Ripper blade can be a handy tool for correctional breaches
Do you know how to get through a fence quickly when you need to?
Each type of tactical breaching has its pros and cons pertaining to its use in the correctional environment