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.
COs, for their own safety and success, need to understand the difference between apathy, sympathy and empathy
An old medical warehouse will now be used to teach Pulaski County inmates skills from lawn care to welding, in hopes of reducing recidivism
The restructuring would consolidate training for several agencies outside NYPD, including corrections, probation and the parks department
Ask them and prepare for astounding results
Here’s how to avoid falling into this trap
If suicide prevention is to be accepted as a part of our culture, it has to start at the beginning of an officer’s career
Home visits are fluid, so officers need to be able to adapt and quickly shift gears to prioritize their safety
The correctional officers assigned to monitor Jeffrey Epstein were working in an understaffed facility that put them and the inmates at risk of harm
While the inmates in our care have been legitimately deprived of liberty, they still have certain constitutional rights
Anthony Gangi discusses the dangers of complacency
If we can predict that some staff may fall victim to manipulation or corruption, then we can put measures in place to help to prevent it
Deploying multiple skills at the same time helps correctional professionals be more effective in an ever-changing environment
Like any tool, you’ll be able to use RNAs more effectively when you understand their limitations
If complacency can kill us physically, what role does ethical complacency play in ending careers?
Having a good work ethic, a professional appearance and sound job knowledge will build your confidence as a leader and earn you the respect of your officers
Here’s what ‘firm, fair and consistent’ should and should not be
Are you not being welcomed by senior staff because you’re a rookie?
DOC officials say the training needs to be ramped up for more officers to receive it
Positive communication from the control tower can set the tone for the rest of the facility
If you want to learn, you should be given the opportunity to learn! Training 101!
We need to support those who do the right thing
Rosie Anderson discusses the assault that happened to her at Central Prison in North Carolina
The success of our colleagues affects areas of our personal and work lives on a daily basis
Are we doing enough in corrections to create a welcoming and supportive environment for new staff members?
State Representative Thomas Albert addresses key issues impacting COs in Michigan
In this episode of Tier Talk, Anthony Gangi discusses the dangers of doubt
Look to empower - not micromanage - your employees
While the inmates in our care have been legitimately deprived of liberty, they still have certain constitutional rights
Anthony Gangi discusses the importance of committing to an act and never standing frozen
Effective inmate management is not possible without effective maintenance and management of available correctional resources
Are you ready for the profound changes that take place when you transform from correctional officer to supervisor?
Don’t let two little words stand between you and the relationships you’d like, the career satisfaction you desire and the personal achievement you dream of
Keeping equipment secure, conducting random searches and minimizing inmate movement are some of the strategies to improve facility security
