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.
Most COs are trained in de-escalation techniques, but sometimes those techniques can seem to disappear when we need them most
The “big eight” take training and practice to master and are reminders of the challenges associated with working in corrections
The initiative addresses the growing mental wellness challenges among correctional staff members amid staffing shortages and budget constraints
Never underestimate a documented handicapped inmate
Under private management, the facility has been plagued by inmate deaths, attacks on officers, and mistreatment by supervisors
If we’re serious about tackling the nearly ever-present threat of litigation hanging over jail administrators’ heads, we must create very defined pathways for each career
The best teachers in any profession are the ones who do the work every day
Mentoring can be one of the most valuable professional relationships we experience
Sheriff Chris Nanos wants deputies to work as COs for six months before they start patrol – a move he hopes will help with staffing shortages
The station is created and produced by inmates serving at three different correctional facilities in Colorado
By teaching officers what not to do, we can prevent mistakes before they occur
It is unacceptable to send corrections personnel to interpersonally complex and physically dangerous work environments without appropriate armor
An investigation last year found that about one-fifth of correctional officers hadn’t completed required basic training
The partnership between Veterans Florida, the Florida Department of Corrections and the U.S. Department of Defense is the first statewide training program in the nation for service members
If you aren’t paying attention to your security keys, you’re putting your safety and the safety of others at risk
No qualified immunity is granted to the sheriff in a case of negligent hiring, the court of appeals decides
The former four-term Republican governor says he’s had a change of heart in his approach to criminal justice
The National Institute of Corrections will help participating agencies analyze their staffing needs though training, coaching and technical assistance
Sex trafficking investigations behind prison walls are complex; here’s what officers and administrators need to know
With fewer candidates willing to pay for academy training, and an ongoing staffing shortage, Okaloosa County hopes this new effort will help stem the tide
“Training and education are not the priority right now. To close this program will hurt no one,” said the VP of instruction
Decision-making in public safety involves high stakes; a five-step planning process can help leaders analyze options and make better decisions
The Eighth Amendment controls use of force outside prison walls
Ethics in corrections is paramount to preventing harm to inmates, ensuring officer safety and protecting the community
Graduates are connected with member companies and start working within five days after their release
COVID-19 put the spotlight on officer recruitment, retention and wellness. The good news is, we have solutions to these issues
The ADEPT certification is designed to give recipients a competitive employment edge
The degree program is offered free to the inmates and will not incur an expense for the Department of Corrections
The Supreme Court’s Kingsley decision resolved a federal circuit split regarding an “objective reasonableness” standard vs. a “subjective intent” standard
For the most part, we generally like to be led by those whom we admire, respect and have confidence in
The Supreme Court has ruled that legality of force directed at convicted prisoners by prison officials must include not only an analysis of the nature and degree of the force used, but also a review of the rationale and purpose for the use of force
The county is moving to hold contractors to the same ethical standards as employees following reports of inmate abuses, inappropriate public comments
Never underestimate the risks that can be posed by individuals in wheelchairs