Corrections Policies
Corrections policies are the backbone of effective correctional facility management, guiding the daily operations, inmate management, and staff conduct. This directory provides articles that detail the development, implementation, and impact of various policies within the correctional system. Understanding corrections policies is crucial for ensuring compliance, maintaining order, and promoting facility safety. For further information on how these policies are enforced, explore our section on Correctional Facility Procedures.
A violent attack, a punctured lung and a life-changing ordeal — this officer’s story is a wake-up call for safety reforms in corrections
When jails become overcrowded, it affects the safety of inmates, staff and visitors
The Minnesota Department of Corrections mandate said the Hennepin County jail doesn’t have enough staff on duty and that it isn’t checking on inmates as often as it should
Officials are negotiating a settlement that could result in major changes to the way transgender inmates are treated
The “public-private partnerships” could help expand and modernize the state correctional system
Judges are testing a new scoring system to help determine whether to release defendants awaiting trial — and if so, how closely to monitor them
Lawsuits and legal rulings can provide teachable moments for both correctional leaders and COs
We asked our members what they would like see change in their facilities in the coming year
Among other measures, the state is building fences, buying batons and frisking almost everyone who enters the prisons
As sexual assaults inside corrections facilities are unusual and shocking, COs can sometimes forget key parts of their job responsibilities
Anthony Gangi sits down with retired major and college professor Luis Soto and discusses frontline and management perspectives after a major incident
Anthony Gangi and Gary York discuss the Rikers Island incident and the complications that a facility’s policy may cause when it comes to aiding a colleague under attack
The “Death Gamble” bill would provide retirement benefits to families of corrections officers who die while still employed
Sen. John Kennedy said he doesn’t believe the La. corrections department can manage changes and protect public safety
In this episode of Tier Talk, Anthony Gangi breaks down the perspective of frontline staff and management in the wake of a major incident
Under the new rules, inmates held in isolation in local jails must be provided with at least four hours outside of their cells each day
The dogs train for emergency calls, contraband detection and locating escaped inmates among other security measures at the prisons
As a first-line supervisor, you are the first step in the decision-making process for handling problems in a correctional facility
Tattoos have come to be as significant an identifier as fingerprints and intake photos
The two bills are the latest attempt to keep the prison population below the cap set by federal judges
Getting staff to understand the Prison Rape Elimination Act and see it as valuable helps create a culture that supports compliance
A report says inmates were left unattended on the bus during stops, the inmate compartment door was not locked and restraints were not double locked
Prisons across the country routinely inspect mail for contraband, but legal mail is considered to be sacrosanct because of its constitutional implications
The union said recent sweeping changes in city’s jails have empowered violent inmates and endangered correction officers
Sheriff Paul Penzone’s office said the inmates went free because federal authorities declined to pick them up after they had become eligible for release
The draft orders a review of interrogation methods used on terror suspects and calls for suggested modifications that would not violate the U.S. legal ban on torture
Some policies have been carefully and deliberately constructed, while others are lacking the same thoughtful craftsmanship
The DA has conceded that a judge resentencing “juvenile lifers” may impose a minimum sentence lower than the 35 years that the office has been offering in such cases
Las Vegas became the first Nev. municipality to eliminate the box found on job applications that potential employees must check to indicate they have criminal records
Jeremy de la Mater claims officials refused to provide him with dentures due to his short time in prison
Correctional officers appear in court more often than we realize
Taking each suicide threat as the real thing ensures you’re always ready for when an inmate actually attempts suicide and prevent losing a life
Policies set the guidelines and expectations of how to function as a correctional officer in any facility