The California Correctional Center in Susanville has been a home base for inmate firefighter training for decades
Gov. Andrew Cuomo must give legislative leaders at least 90 days' notice of the closures instead of the usual one-year notification requirement
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I challenge every administrator to step out of their carpeted bubble and walk the concrete floor with their officers
The money was distributed under a merit-based model, meaning many employees were excluded because they broke a rule or didn't meet the criteria
The closure of the prison that employs nearly 300 people is "the worst economic news" for the region, an official said
The state has struggled in recent years to attract and retain COs and its facilities remain chronically understaffed
Reach out your hand to others, and do not slap their hands away
One of the biggest fights you’ll have is with yourself
If we let stress eat at us, simmering with negative thoughts and anger, we can burn out
Since Cuomo took office in 2011, he has closed 18 state prisons; decreasing inmate population is one factor in the closures
Regardless of the advancements in jail technology, working in corrections means you have to deal with people — which is the most fulfilling part of the job
Retention incentives, the 8.5-hour shift program and staffing to support statutory changes are included
Burnout is not a cliché. There is a lot behind the word — and correctional officers, from the newbies to the veterans, should know more about it
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It is possible to be humane toward offenders while focusing on maintaining safety, leading to increased career satisfaction
"It's important to fight for workers at the same time we're fighting for all vulnerable populations," an official said
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