Corrections Training

Are you familiar with your agency’s policies that give you the tools to aid or protect vulnerable inmates?

The duty to intervene in an excessive force situation is your legal and moral responsibility

A Luzerne County Correctional Facility lieutenant says COs need more training on how to recognize inmates at risk

Everyone has reason to be concerned as reports of fentanyl exposures and overdoses in correctional facilities are increasing across the country

Sheriff Shawn Larsen said he was "proud of everyone's collaborative efforts, for their quick response and lifesaving actions"

Tragedy might have been avoided if correctional officers had pressed medical staff for a more thorough check of an inmate's condition

One of the country's leading correctional trainers provides thought-provoking "Roll Call" talks designed to build correctional officer competence, confidence and commitment

They are meant for daily and critical decision-making and apply to officers, supervisors and managers in patrol and special operations

The vocational training program is a life changer for inmates who are eager to "work and contribute to the wellbeing of their families and their communities"

Snyder County Prison has to "think outside the box" to bolster staffing and fill vacancies

The book is about Richard Van Wickler's life experiences and includes tips on de-escalating aggression

48 new COs are deploying to corrections facilities throughout the state

Our experts address how short staffing, training cuts and a lack of stress management impact correctional officers and facility security

List ranks occupations by level of stress, driving home the importance of hiring responders who can remain calm during high-stress situations

Best practices for procurement, deployment