Corrections Training

It is predictable that you will encounter used needles even when you’re not searching anyone

Conduct every pat search as though your life depended on it – as it just might

As correctional professionals, you must recognize those inmates who require protective custody

Always maintain a position of control and advantage over an inmate

The first 72 hours of custody is a critical period for those inmates who may be vulnerable to a suicide attempt

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

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

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

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

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

Avoid being complacent during this routine task

When you see another CO using force you know is unreasonable, you are required to intercede

Many facilities use inmate workers to wash clothing and bedding, making the laundry room a high-risk location for contraband storage and exchange