By C1 Staff
There is always something to learn in order to become a better officer. We’ve rounded up the top ten articles of 2015 that can teach, train or help COs in 2016 and throughout the entirety of their career. Check out what we’ve highlighted and add anything you’ve learned this year in the comments.
10. 5 areas to search thoroughly for contraband
Think you’re done searching? Think again.
9. How isolation affects officers
New direct supervision jails may help with inmate management, but at the cost of our relationships with other officers.
8. Video catches Ohio inmate ‘jail jumping’
This is an obvious attempt to take advantage of the system to get early release.
7. 6 use-of-force facts that will keep officers and their jobs safe
Failure to understand the first five of these use-of-force facts could cost you your job — failure to understand the sixth could cost you your life.
6. Videos surface showing aftermath of deadly Ohio prison riot
The videos, taken by a corrections officer who provides running commentary, are a chilling reminder of the worst case scenario in corrections.
5. 2,000 inmates involved in Texas prison disturbance
At one point, 2,000 inmates took part in the disturbance while another 1,000 inmates who were not involved were housed in a separate facility.
4. 13 dangerous prison gangs correctional officers should know about
Gangs are outside and inside prisons, and can cause an even more dangerous working environment.
3. Ariz. correctional officer raped by inmate
A female guard was sexually assaulted by a male inmate at an Arizona prison in the second such attack on an employee in the last 18 months.
2. Ga. inmate shown beaten, leashed in prison cellphone photo
Cellmates of the inmate contacted his girlfriend and threatened to harm him if she didn’t send money.
1. What female correctional officers should know
Tips and insight from female officers to others, whether they’re just starting their careers or are seasoned veterans.