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 initiative addresses the growing mental wellness challenges among correctional staff members amid staffing shortages and budget constraints
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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
Jail administrators should provide consistent, topical correctional officer training, but you are also responsible for your own professional growth
Dedication to your work is important, but you also must be OK with cutting the cord, filing the report and moving on
Lawyers have collected 100 declarations from inmates and hope to convince the state to make the department adopt a slew of new reforms
Your written report can turn what was a volatile and unpredictable incident into an example of a sensible and rational response
Simply using a police model is a mistake as it lacks the specific content that is unique to corrections
The Allegheny County Jail Oversight Board voted to form a subcommittee focused on suicide prevention
Reporting and dissecting close calls will improve safety while decreasing liability
A random encounter with a Latvian prompted my commitment to learn something new every day
In addition to the risk of depression and suicide, transgender people experience sexual violence, harassment and other adverse conditions at higher rates than the general population
Vigilance at every step helps officers avoid complacency and ward off prisoner escapes or assaults
Don’t worry, you got this
In one day, a corrections officer has to be a cop, counselor, teacher and EMT
Medical staff can provide an inmate’s protected healthcare information to custody when requested and still maintain compliance with HIPAA regulations
Staff shortages have impacted all agencies, but we cannot take shortcuts in high-liability areas
How would you handle these challenging situations?
Industry association websites, webinars and resources offer training, procedures and advocacy for their members who are on the frontline pandemic response
The businesses that equip and serve first responders are supporting the national emergency response with new products, free services and donations
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It is important to condition yourself to think about ways to keep a reactionary gap between you and the inmates
Nearly 20 inmates have taken the training to administer naloxone; those who participate will receive a rescue kit when they leave the jail
Environmental awareness training is key to decreasing employee turnover and increasing retention in corrections
If a staff member makes a mistake, leadership should give them the power to correct it
From policy development to ongoing training, here’s how to develop an effective correctional emergency response team
A video of a New Mexico tactical team ending an inmate riot in a jail pod demonstrates key points to consider in a training plan
During contact visitation, you are on surveillance detail, so stay alert and never become complacent
Retaliation will lead down a path that will destroy you
From jail booking to prison transport, the chance of an inmate attacking an officer is ever-present
Working direct supervision alone in a jail pod is not uncommon, but it is dangerous
In this episode of Tier Talk, Anthony Gangi and Luis Soto break down the recent attack of an officer by four inmates
A recent video of an attack on a CO underscores the importance of radio placement
