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.
This program helped several facilities make a dramatic change
Preparing for the future is an ongoing process that begins the first day on the job
Leadership workshops are designed to provide the necessary theory and practical training for those wanting to develop into better leaders
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
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!
