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.
Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson said the escapees broke through a cell wall and used a blind spot to flee undetected, likely with help from inside the facility
Proactive strategies and skills to foster a culture of accountability and support to prevent misconduct
Officers who return to work would be subject to a “disciplinary evaluation period” for the remainder of their career with DOCCS
The department sent out a memo announcing more employees would have to get fit-tested as part of the prisons’ COVID-19 protocols
Unspent CARES Act dollars represent a once-in-a-generation opportunity to address a persistent gap in corrections capacity: onsite medical facilities
A SaaS-based software system enabled critical information sharing between the 36 member organizations of the Oregon State Sheriffs’ Association
Maintaining security and safety is more than installing a product and collecting data
Sheriff Gregory Tony said his office tried to find “an alternative to incarceration” for Stephanie Bretas
Court security officers must be ready at any given moment to respond to a critical incident in the courtroom
Officials said one inmate is back in the Cuyahoga County Jail, but another remains at-large
The change is meant to stop the spread of contraband into correctional facilities
Ethical behavior isn’t just about what is right vs. what is wrong, it is also about making decisions that keep both officers and inmates safe
The union says the problem lies with the U.S. Marshals Service, claiming they don’t follow protocols for testing inmates before transferring them
Internal documents and interviews with inmates and one CO reveal how county officials flouted public health precautions
Several jails have reported receiving inmates who tested positive with no prior knowledge of their diagnosis
Continuity of operations and disaster recovery planning were challenging enough for jails and prisons – and then COVID-19 happened
Steps correctional facilities can take to ensure staff are prepared for when the next emergency hits
When you see another CO using force you know is unreasonable, you are required to intercede
“That portion was simply not supported. We said all along it wasn’t the end-all, but it’s a great place to start,” a rep said
More states have moved transgender women to women’s prisons on a case-by-case basis
The court cited the “heft of the security interest at stake” in holding the proper standard for a body cavity search in a jail is reasonable suspicion
The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office changed the policy on the hog-tie-style restraint used on John Neville in the county jail
Reviewing policies and best practices for public safety personnel wearing face masks on- and off-duty
With the proper support, mindset, policies and training, critical stress can be identified and handled efficiently and effectively
To ensure the force you are using is within the bounds of what is legal, appropriate and covered by your agency’s policies, keep these four goals in mind
Dedication to your work is important, but you also must be OK with cutting the cord, filing the report and moving on
Key steps include creating a policy to govern bodycam use, choosing the most appropriate equipment and getting buy-in from COs
Your written report can turn what was a volatile and unpredictable incident into an example of a sensible and rational response
Simply using a police model is a mistake as it lacks the specific content that is unique to corrections
Reporting and dissecting close calls will improve safety while decreasing liability
While video is key in enhancing facility security, it also carries risks that must be addressed to reduce liability for the agency and its officers
Leaders in our nation’s jails and prisons should follow these six steps to address the crisis, reduce the risk and provide much-needed support
In addition to the risk of depression and suicide, transgender people experience sexual violence, harassment and other adverse conditions at higher rates than the general population
