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
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
The Ohio Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association believes the veteran CO should not have been charged with a crime
The state received the highest number of Second Chance Pell awards in the country
A letter sent to MDOC last week says that staff continue to use prone restraints despite training
Thirteen staff were suspended in connection with Tyrone Briggs’ 2019 death
Supervisors should discuss gut reactions during briefing training, especially with inexperienced officers
Gov. Laura Kelly announced last year that seven Kansas colleges had been awarded over $2.2 million in Pell funding for incarcerated residents
“It doesn’t matter how nice the facility is if the people who run the facility don’t know how to properly operate it,” said Derick Allison
Officer Whitney Cloud started working for the agency on June 25
Past prison riots are effective real-life scenarios jails and prisons can use when training officers
What an inmate thinks of policies and procedures, begins at inmate reception
Aaron Bell says he was given a directive to pass all CO cadets, regardless of performance
The dogs are with their inmate trainers 24 hours a day
The inmate remains at large since his 2020 release
The program begun in San Quentin State Prison in California teaches self-paced web design applications
Solicitor Scarlett Wilson said she could not prove that deputies intended to kill Jamal Sutherland
How paying attention to all staff messaging will help you lead a corrections team
How to hone tactical athletic prowess, develop specialized skills, embrace teamwork and shine in the spotlight
It is predictable that you will encounter used needles even when you’re not searching anyone
Focus your cybersecurity investment on initiatives that create more effort for the attacker
