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.
“With VirTra simulators, we can swiftly and securely recreate dynamic force encounters,” said Von Kliem, Chief Consulting and Communications Officer at Force Science
With over 20 years of experience spanning across five prisons, author Anthony Gangi knows the complexity of navigating a career behind the walls
The exercise scenarios at Bland Correctional Center included a large inmate disturbance with injuries, a hostage situation, an intentional fire and a multi-inmate escape
Here are safety tips for dealing with the Rectangle of Death
Ego, tradition, indifference and bad judgment can allow inappropriate behaviors to become normalized
The academy process is key to building trust between officers that develops into confidence on the job
Debra Becnel was one of four St. Bernard deputies charged with deprivation of civil rights under color of law following the death of 19-year-old inmate Nimali Henry
When the pads of the GLOVE come into direct contact with human skin, it generates pain compliance
Read what the C1 team and our readership viewed as having the most significant impact on the profession in the last decade
From staff shortages to high-tech contraband, correctional officers faced many threats this year
Those tasked with performing high-risk transports should have a mastery of the basics before being given assignments with an added element of risk
Inmate transport is the weakest link in our inmate chain of custody, so correctional facilities must provide the training and tools necessary for safe transport
The right mix of technology, training, situational awareness and effective oversight can minimize both physical and liability risks
Understaffed and outnumbered, correctional officers manage inmates through the power of influence, respect and effective communication
Here’s how you can recognize and stop inmate manipulation
Why trading finger-pointing for constructive response keeps officers resilient and maintains morale
From dealing with hostile co-workers to avoiding manipulative inmates, new correctional officers face many challenges during their first few months on the job
The recognition goes a long way toward making staff feel appreciated
The year-long program teaches coding, accountability and teamwork to prepare inmates for the workforce
Here are some tips you should take with you when doing a cell extraction
The first day is never easy. Here are some tips to get you through it
Follow these steps to ensure you provide an engaging learning experience for your students
There are many ways to develop expertise in a specialty field within corrections
There are some key steps correctional officers can take to prepare for a safe and effective response to a prison escape
Complacency results when you make assumptions that are corrosive to the safety and security of your institution
Handcuffed suspects and inmates can still be a deadly threat to officers, whether on the street, in a jail or in prison
Reports have a far longer life than the shift, the month or even the year in which they are written
Knowing your facility’s policy will help keep you confident and competent in your decisions and actions
Researchers aim to identify the critical skills required for public safety professionals to succeed in a leadership role
We must resist the temptation to let our guard down based upon someone’s custody level, job assignment or even their behavior while incarcerated
One of the best ways to bolster your career longevity in corrections is to remove your ego from the duties you carry out
