Corrections Training
Corrections training is essential for equipping staff with the skills and knowledge to manage inmates effectively and maintain facility security. This directory offers articles on various training programs, techniques, and best practices within the correctional system. Proper corrections training ensures that officers are prepared to handle the challenges of their roles, promoting safety and professionalism. Explore our section on additional career development resources.
In this training scenario, two rookie officers have very different approaches to effectively running a housing unit. Which one is right?
There are many reasons why inmates ask questions of COs; remaining in control of how and when you respond is the key to success
Turning complex data into actionable strategies for staff, inmates and facilities
Physical design flaws, staffing shortages and complacency all create unseen risks in correctional facilities — but proactive supervision can help eliminate blind spots
Proactive thinking and clear justification are key to managing force incidents and protecting both staff and inmates
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The San Quentin tragedy reminds us that small lapses in security can open the door to violence and loss of life
Trained civilians can be highly effective in programs and services such as educational and vocational training, recreation, and treatment
If these lessons are not taken seriously, the safety and security of staff, and all who reside within, will be at risk
COs must balance helping inmates with maintaining a secure correctional facility – follow these top tips to improve your safety
The deadly uprisings at Attica, New Mexico State Penitentiary and Lucasville still hold critical lessons for correctional safety, staffing, communication and crisis response
Proactive intelligence on security threat groups can prevent violence, reduce contraband and protect staff and inmates
Real-world stories of inmate ingenuity highlight the importance of ongoing training to prevent manipulation and contraband smuggling
Learn why outcome-based leadership is crucial for making meaningful changes in your agency and community
In corrections, being unaffected isn’t about not caring — it’s about staying focused, composed and in command
An inmate gained control of an officer’s TASER in an open dorm — this incident reveals five key procedural gaps for corrections officers to address
Too many officers are letting inmates take the lead — literally. Here’s how we lost control, and how to fix it before someone gets hurt
Learn what a sovereign citizen is, how they use fake license plates, whether they can be arrested and how U.S. courts view their legal defense
The duty to intervene in an excessive force situation is your legal and moral responsibility
Staff training on manipulation and improper relationships is key and must be constant and clear for all sworn and non-sworn staff
With a use-of-force module and individual enrollment options launching, correctional leaders and staff now have more ways to build intervention skills and support a culture of accountability
With turnover rates soaring and lawsuits looming, continuous training offers a cost-effective path to retention, morale and safer correctional facilities
These are the skills high-performing employees use every day to make them stand apart from others
CPR training can prepare anyone to render lifesaving care
North Carolina’s NCDAC is enhancing officer safety with VirTra’s advanced simulation tools focused on communication, de-escalation and non-lethal force tactics
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Keep in mind that your communications can end up in many places, including internal affairs, employee evaluations, the superintendent’s desk and a court of law.
Here’s how the derogatory term “chumps” can be turned into a valuable learning tool in corrections
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
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