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.
Officials said the incident was brought “to conclusion” before there was any act of violence
Former Sheriff Joe Arpaio was convicted of a criminal charge for refusing to stop traffic patrols that targeted immigrants
A judge has rescinded his program that would reduce inmates’ jail time if they voluntarily underwent birth control procedures
Here’s how to ensure civilians don’t become a safety risk at your correctional facility
After the officer gets up and goes into a nearby jail cell, Damian Herrera is seen closing the cell door behind the CO, locking him inside
Follow the advice in these five quotes to enhance leadership of your troops and improve efficiency in your facility
To be a leader, you must have an arsenal of knowledge, integrity, loyalty and team management skills readily available
The plaintiffs say information about executions has historically been open to the public
The professors called the record on the sedative midazolam “profoundly troubling” and said it’s “unsuitable” as an execution drug
The potential flaw in the proposed medical-furlough law is that it depends entirely on Medicaid
States are struggling to obtain execution drugs because European pharmaceutical companies began blocking the use of their products for lethal injections
Executions have been on hold because the state had trouble finding new supplies of drugs, and inmates challenged plans for a new three-drug execution method
General Sessions Judge Sam Benninfield says he hopes to prevent children being born under the influence of drugs
Ohio argued the state risks “ongoing irreparable harm” if the delays are granted
Inmates pay close attention to how correctional officers communicate; here are four ways to stay in control
The concert is a continuation of producer Scott Budnick’s alliance with Common and is meant to help change both public perception and policy about those in jail
There are simple ways leaders can make line staff feel included in a correctional facility’s mission, activities and success
If safety issues had been addressed at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center, perhaps the murder of Sgt. Steven Floyd could have been prevented
Judge Lance Africk has repeatedly lamented years of little or no progress in implementing court-ordered changes
Anthony Gangi sits down with Gary Cornelius and discusses his new book
The inmate broke out of his restraints and attacked the officer with a wall monitor
A federal judge in Houston is expected to decide in coming weeks whether inmates have the right to live in cooled housing areas when the mercury rises above 90 degrees
Corrections is a great profession, but only a few can walk the walk
Bruce Brutsman escaped Saturday from a hospital after allegedly swallowing a battery
Officers must keep their minds sharp and be able to analyze situations quickly and effectively so that they—and their colleagues—return home safely
The life expectancy of a correctional officer is 12-16 years shorter than individuals in other occupations
A leader who is realistic about risks and proactive about solutions can have a major impact on personnel well-being
The state stopped Romell Broom’s execution after two hours when executioners couldn’t find a usable vein
“Divide and conquer” is a method used by inmates to isolate staff and manipulate them
Attorney Todd Lancaster said the state’s death penalty is racially and geographically discriminatory
