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.
Cortney Phillips was handed 10 doses of methadone, a drug used to treat addiction, that was intended for the woman who was supposed to be released
“Our policy requires four times that you identify the inmate to ensure you have the right one ... I really can’t wrap my head around how it could have happened,” the sheriff said
Plastic fans, lighter padlocks and revamped mail processing are among measures aimed at limiting weapons and contraband
The report called for COs and incarcerated people to receive early access to the COVID-19 vaccine
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The program was implemented on a pilot basis at three prisons in 2018, but backlash pushed Gov. Cuomo to suspend the program
A CDCR spokeswoman said they will not transfer anyone into a facility with active COVID-19 cases
The department sent out a memo announcing more employees would have to get fit-tested as part of the prisons’ COVID-19 protocols
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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
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