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.
These are the skills high-performing employees use every day to make them stand apart from others
CPR training can prepare anyone to render lifesaving care
North Carolina’s NCDAC is enhancing officer safety with VirTra’s advanced simulation tools focused on communication, de-escalation and non-lethal force tactics
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
“A quick-thinking nurse brought him back,” said an inmate about one of the recent overdoses
In this eBook, we review key strategies correctional officers can immediately implement to ensure they are running their facility
Correctional officers want nothing more than a “smooth shift,” which requires firm, fair and consistent inmate interaction
The inmate classification process should occur early to help identify inmates who are violent, predatory, or at-risk
“What happened in March was a wake-up call,” said the DOC’s apprenticeship coordinator
The proper handling and documenting of contraband evidence is important for investigative purposes
The staff trained in the program and the jail population have halved since the agreement began in 2017
Medical staff recorded that the inmate “stated he felt fine,” but did so without a translator present
