Corrections Training
Corrections training is essential for equipping staff with the skills and knowledge to manage inmates effectively and maintain facility security. This directory offers articles on various training programs, techniques, and best practices within the correctional system. Proper corrections training ensures that officers are prepared to handle the challenges of their roles, promoting safety and professionalism. Explore our section on additional career development resources.
The American Probation and Parole Association will host its 49th Annual Training Institute at JW Marriott in Indianapolis, Indiana from June 28 – July 1, featuring 80+ workshops, keynote speakers, the Annual Women’s Symposium and the unveiling of APPA’s first-ever National Standards for Community Supervision
“With VirTra simulators, we can swiftly and securely recreate dynamic force encounters,” said Von Kliem, Chief Consulting and Communications Officer at Force Science
With over 20 years of experience spanning across five prisons, author Anthony Gangi knows the complexity of navigating a career behind the walls
Willie Walker sprayed the inmate with pepper spray without cause and punched him before planting a “shank” on him
As sexual assaults inside corrections facilities are unusual and shocking, COs can sometimes forget key parts of their job responsibilities
Retired Oklahoma judge Thomas Landrith is hailed as a hero of criminal justice reform. But he is also involved in a more sinister byproduct of criminal justice reform
As criminals become more sophisticated, COs must stay one step ahead to ensure facilities remain safe and secure for inmates, correctional staff and the public
One of the most dangerous and feared homemade weapons in corrections is the shank or shiv; here’s how to defend against an attack
In this episode of Tier Talk, Luis Soto discusses the evolution of academia in relation to criminal justice education
A significant number of unsolved mysteries could be cracked with a simple swab in a violent criminal’s cheek, experts say
It is estimated that between 24 to 31 percent of corrections staff exhibit symptoms of PTSD
The first step to becoming an effective member of any team is to consider the big picture
One of the most important indicators of gang membership or association other than tattoos is information you can obtain from an interview
Warden Ronald Davis failed to report $1,550 in gifts on time and exceeded the annual gift limit that certain state employees can receive from a single source
The dogs train for emergency calls, contraband detection and locating escaped inmates among other security measures at the prisons
It took five officers to restrain the inmate
Police say mistakes were made in leaving a suicidal man alone in the ER, where he grabbed a CO’s ECD from an unattended bag before the OIS
As a first-line supervisor, you are the first step in the decision-making process for handling problems in a correctional facility
Tenika Romero allegedly picked up James Sanders and Ryan Young after they escaped from Parchman Prison
The change only impacts the roughly 75 prisoners in punitive solitary, leaving close to 4,000 state prison inmates isolated in “administrative segregation” untouched
The description of Gary Otte’s reaction to the first execution drug was not enough to show he “was experiencing unconstitutionally severe pain”
Getting staff to understand the Prison Rape Elimination Act and see it as valuable helps create a culture that supports compliance
Transformational leadership is an empowering theory of leadership that is a stark contrast to our standard paramilitary model
Prisoners’ rights should not be confused with privileges
Your first mission is to ensure you are always aware of your surroundings – even when you are at your own house
The inmate was on work detail outside the maximum security portion of the prison when he escaped
The three officers were sent to the hospital for evaluation
The lawsuit said criminal defendants were routinely jailed when they were unable to pay fines for minor traffic or misdemeanor offenses
One deputy has resigned and three others have been placed on administrative leave
The lobby provides a majority of your contact with the public. Never discount the potential to build good will in the community
At least a dozen officers attempted to subdue Austin Allen
A hoax anthrax letter can cost millions of dollars in emergency response and cast doubt on security measures in prison mailrooms