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.
“Lieutenants have gone through jailer school, all jail protocols have been reinforced, reemphasizing training in policy and inmate movement,” Bibb County Sheriff David Davis said
Preparing for an all-options response to a multiple-person attack requires a commitment to training beyond the sporadic defensive tactics sessions
Leadership is not a destination but a journey, requiring effective communication, self-reflection, and lifelong learning in the ever-changing field of corrections
Don’t play checkers while the inmates are playing chess
Laurie Watt, 47, admitted to trying to bribe a fellow CO for access to an inmate
Anthony Gangi reviews questions you may be asked during an interview for a job in corrections
The officer allegedly then messaged her on social media about her tattoos and scars
As part of $15 million worth of new security measures, the DOC is cutting off inmates’ access to books programs
The suit accuses 23 male officers of physical threats and verbal abuse
Sandra Robles’ lawsuit alleges the chain between her feet was so short that she couldn’t reach the stirrups during her 2014 labor
Anthony Gangi discusses influence vs. control in correctional facilities, particularly when it comes to prison gangs
Case involves officer who was accused of planting screwdrivers in a cell earlier this year
A dose of corrections history provides some great learning points masquerading as war stories
Investigation only began after one official felt another had ‘cheated’ at the game
Anthony Gangi discusses whether corrections officers should or shouldn’t follow up on charges that they write
How can leaders motivate their COs to perform at optimal levels?
The National Institute of Corrections encourages transformational leadership, which is based on mentorship and accessibility
Project provides training and assistance for correctional facilities to improve contact between enable incarcerated parents and their children
When teaching contraband control, how do you determine what your facility needs and which training styles benefit the learning capacities of your staff?
It is imperative that defensive tactics instructors discuss the mindset and emotional control officers need to survive this scenario
In this episode of Tier Talk, Anthony Gangi discusses professionalism in the workplace. Remember, professionalism is contagious
Here’s a tip for all new boots
Perhaps the most common form of corruption in prisons is the smuggling in of contraband
The presentation of a cohesive unit is a preemptive defense against any inmate manipulation to create and broaden divisions in the correctional team
Mental fatigue can have dangerous consequences not just for the target, but for all in the facility
Former CO Beverly Sharp is taking on a new role at Ashland Community and Technical College as the criminal justice program coordinator
Here’s how rookie officers can get the foundation they need for long-term success
In this episode of Tier Talk, Anthony Gangi discusses how to deal with staff members who have a negative view of the workplace
In order to function properly during emergency situations, we must get to know and work with all agencies in our criminal justice system
Law enforcement leadership, corrections leadership and policymakers need to reevaluate their strategy for implementing gang prevention programs
This federal program provides death and educational benefits to individuals involved in crime and juvenile delinquency control or reduction
The more we know, the better informed (and thus defensible) our actions will be
There are many reasons why inmates ask questions of COs; remaining in control of how and when you respond is the key to success
