Corrections Training

By teaching officers what not to do, we can prevent mistakes before they occur

It is unacceptable to send corrections personnel to interpersonally complex and physically dangerous work environments without appropriate armor

An investigation last year found that about one-fifth of correctional officers hadn't completed required basic training

The partnership between Veterans Florida, the Florida Department of Corrections and the U.S. Department of Defense is the first statewide training program in the nation for service members

If you aren't paying attention to your security keys, you're putting your safety and the safety of others at risk

No qualified immunity is granted to the sheriff in a case of negligent hiring, the court of appeals decides

The National Institute of Corrections will help participating agencies analyze their staffing needs though training, coaching and technical assistance

Sex trafficking investigations behind prison walls are complex; here's what officers and administrators need to know

With fewer candidates willing to pay for academy training, and an ongoing staffing shortage, Okaloosa County hopes this new effort will help stem the tide

"Training and education are not the priority right now. To close this program will hurt no one," said the VP of instruction

Decision-making in public safety involves high stakes; a five-step planning process can help leaders analyze options and make better decisions

The Eighth Amendment controls use of force outside prison walls

Ethics in corrections is paramount to preventing harm to inmates, ensuring officer safety and protecting the community

COVID-19 put the spotlight on officer recruitment, retention and wellness. The good news is, we have solutions to these issues

The federal government says one officer per 125 inmates is sufficient at the pre-trial detention center; those on the ground say otherwise