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 Maine Criminal Justice Academy welcomed 67 new correctional officers, marking the largest class to graduate from the Basic Corrections Training Program
You should be working to avoid “us vs them” with other staff in your facility
The special review from the inspector general found CDCR wrongfully closed and reclassified 595 complaints of staff misconduct as “routine grievances” between Feb. 24, 2022, and Feb. 27, 2023
In this episode of Tier Talk, host Anthony Gangi goes over a few common statements made by manipulative inmates
Anthony Gangi provides tips to help you survive corrections and avoid being manipulated
These tips come from experienced staff, so please take them to heart
When deciphering a gang or inmate-coded sample, sometimes your best teacher is your last mistake
Inmates and staff both said virtual reality could be a valuable tool to enhance life skills and provide training to prisoners before they are released
The push is part of an initiative from an organization to make higher education more available in state facilities
A holistic talent management solution can automate the process of tracking and reporting employee data and training
Probation and parole officers are in a unique position to document domestic violence situations, but many don’t have the proper training to identify red flags
When a crime occurs in a jail or prison setting, correctional officers face many challenges preserving the scene
In this episode of Tier Talk, defensive tactics instructors Michael Wolhfert and Andre Tosada demonstrate how to search an unsecured inmate
A 2013 Rand study found that every dollar invested in prison education programs saved nearly $5 on later incarceration costs
Whether you tell your spouse or significant other a little or a lot about your work, the one secret you can’t keep is how stressed you are
The state has more than 250 vacant CO positions and could soon spend more than $30 million in overtime
On the job training can create problems when recruits are not first trained in the academy
Change is necessary to grow and remain relevant, but how do you get risk-averse decision-makers to buy in to your ideas?
Punitive segregation is both a preventive and a reactive measure
Correctional facilities do not have the proper staffing, training, healthcare programs, funding, or general resources to adequately deal with mentally ill inmates
What’s the best course of action when an inmate is breaking the rules?
A cloud-based HR solution can improve employee efficiency and oversight
Dozens of Coloradans sentenced to either life without parole or very long sentences as juveniles now have a chance at release
Anthony Gangi gives advice to female officers who work inside male facilities
Combining transformational leadership with emotional intelligence reduces employee stress while improving performance and morale, and motivates staff to exceed goals
Working with sex offenders presents unique stressors for mental health workers
Corrections officers witness a lot of misery in our facilities; it is imperative we look for the good both inside our jails and in our communities
Anthony Gangi discusses the delicate professional relationship between an informant and an officer
Anthony Gangi offers tips for moving from a frontline employee to a frontline supervisor
The three minutes you invest by stopping and talking to an inmate is the hour you may save later in the day
With shrinking training budgets and staff shortages, online education provides a cost-effective and time-efficient way for facility leaders to deliver CO training
The road to justice is difficult, so recognizing our inconsistent beliefs and justifications is paramount to acting appropriately
Recent attacks on corrections staff underscore the importance of having each other’s back
