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.
Each year, we read about corrections officers getting fired and prosecuted for violating the basic rights of inmates, and 2016 was no different
While preventing or predicting a DDoS attack is difficult, it’s important to recognize the signs of an attack
An altercation broke out after the man used a cellphone or tablet in court
Managing IT projects requires a tremendous amount of attention to detail and strong communications skills
Kurtis Clark, who is also a volunteer firefighter, was on his way to the jail when he responded to an accident
Jeffrey Sterling was convicted last year after leaking details of a CIA mission to New York Times journalist James Risen
All too often, COs become reliant on overtime and yet they still feel like they’re living paycheck-to-paycheck
Anthony Gangi and co-host Nicholas Kane sit down with guest Matthew Gallup to discuss the benefits and liabilities of social media
Jurors may decide whether they believe a CO based on the 93 percent of communication that has nothing to do with what the officer says
The time you put into refining your skills before entering court will definitely improve your experience in court
Fear of retaliation is the main reason officers are afraid to step up to the plate and report staff misconduct
Sheriff Tom Dart is calling for abolishing the state’s cash-bail system days before the board scheduled a hearing to overhaul how the county sets bond
Over 300 of the 1,900 people who have been exonerated, or found innocent, since 1989 pleaded guilty even though they were innocent. (AP Photo)
Difficulties can arise at various stages of a domestic violence investigation, from the likely possibility that the offender will be at the scene to the high rate of victim recantations
A career is the sum total of your experiences, positive and negative
Regulations submitted Friday would let COs choose between four execution drugs, depending on which one is available
The underlying offense being lied about is oftentimes less serious than the covering lie which results in a worse disciplinary penalty
Police departments and other government agencies have become a particularly attractive target for this type of attack
Gaining unauthorized access to your work email is simpler than you think
COs see and deal with depression on a regular basis. It is important to have knowledge, resources and tools readily available
Know your legal options when hate speech or threats are posted on your social feeds
Most correctional facilities fall short when it comes to our survival beyond the wall
Gangs codes use numbers, letters and superscripts - here’s how to reveal their message
CO Robert E. Ransom was attempting to help an inmate with a medical emergency when he suffered a fatal heart attack
The law requires longer sentences to be served for defendants convicted of assaulting unconscious victims, ending the possibility of brief jail sentences like Brock Turner’s
The number of serious behavioral incidents declined; there were about 1,000 fewer incidents each year than in the year before the program began
The second-term Republican governor said that she wants the death penalty as an option for convicted killers of police, children and corrections officers