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.
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Keep in mind that your communications can end up in many places, including internal affairs, employee evaluations, the superintendent’s desk and a court of law.
Here’s how the derogatory term “chumps” can be turned into a valuable learning tool in corrections
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
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Tips for officers to maintain their edge and enhance safety
In-prison educational programs have been shown to improve both recidivism rates and prison culture; this guide can help admins get started
Opponents of the bill say the safety factor is not being considered in the proposed legislation
If you let an underperformer go unchallenged, you are guaranteed lower morale among your higher performers over time
The newly created program is part of a larger trend toward helping inmates overcome barriers to employment upon release
Organizations and citizens have a “shared responsibility” to defend their data, computer hardware and software systems from ransomware attacks
When it comes to communicating with inmates, officers and administrators should always pay attention to the small issues
If you can’t help wondering why you feel like you’re new and why those stripes are a little heavy, read on
The new jail will operate under a direct supervision model, with deputies stationed inside areas that house inmates
