Corrections Training

Why are we not using handcuffs the way they were designed?

Reporting and dissecting close calls will improve safety while decreasing liability

The businesses that equip and serve first responders are supporting the national emergency response with new products, free services and donations

Protecting inmates is not only our mandate, it is the right thing to do

Lessons in communication, coordination and safety from an unusual response involving several inmates

The result of a mismanaged emergency in corrections is often injury, loss of life, and lengthy and expensive litigation

There are some key steps correctional officers must take before medical personnel arrive

Court security officers must be ready at any given moment to respond to a critical incident in the courtroom

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

Forget everything you have heard about how inmate discipline was handled 'back in the day'

Steps correctional facilities can take to ensure staff are prepared for when the next emergency hits

With the number of people with mental health issues booked into jails increasing each year, crisis intervention training is becoming increasingly important

Helpful tips for positioning yourself in a way that will protect you from a sudden assault

Officers should always control the time and place of any interactions with inmates

If a rookie corrections officer has the right attitude, everything else they need to know they can learn, which is the responsibility of both the FTO and the new hire