Corrections Training

Are you situationally aware enough to know if this is happening to you or one of your colleagues?

When the alarm is sounded, there is an impulse to drop everything and respond at warp speed, but there must be some type of structure to the response

PREA criminalizes any sexual relationship between correctional officers and inmates because of the “imbalance of power”

There is a relationship between radio placement and the potential for officer injury during a violent encounter with an inmate

Knowingly filing a false report could lead to termination and criminal charges

Performing the classification process early, and continuously, helps ensure a safe and secure facility

Whatever you call it, the food port presents risk to all corrections personnel

Remember to follow three simple principles: preparation, organization and clarity

Mentoring can be one of the most valuable professional relationships we experience

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

The inmate classification process should occur early to help identify inmates who are violent, predatory, or at-risk

Here are some red flags to indicate you have a problem with sexual misconduct in your jail

Supervisors should discuss gut reactions during briefing training, especially with inexperienced officers

What an inmate thinks of policies and procedures, begins at inmate reception

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