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.
An officer is looking to switch facilities and received an offer to transfer to a female facility. Should he do it?
A prison is like a small city, and its crime scenes should be treated the same as though they were happening out on the street; this will make investigations easier to conduct and complete
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A pregnant inmate poses a threat to herself and others; how should the warden create policy that allows officers to use force, but also protects the unborn child?
Driving simulators can place trainees in a simulated but realistic environment, from which they can emerge better prepared for any scenario they might encounter on the road
The more you know about your facility’s policies and procedures, the better you will be at responding to the moments that fall into the gray
In this scenario, a training recruit asks if it’s possible to be “creative” with policy in order to lessen predictability
Last week’s scenario presented a conflict that relates to the implementation of PREA. Read the different points of view from C1 members
Oklahoma’s attorney general has agreed to not request execution dates until 2016 as his office investigates why the state used the wrong drug to execute an inmate
In this scenario, two correctional professionals are arguing about the implementation of Prison Rape Elimination Act protocols. Read the scenario and see who you agree with, and why.
We all make mistakes, but there are some that everyone makes over and over again
In last week’s scenario, an officer was presented with the dilemma of either admitting he could not perform his duties completely, or forging his logbook to say he could
An officer with too much on his plate knows he will be disciplined if he doesn’t report his tours correctly. What would you do in this situation?
Virtual training is offering options that were out of reach of most department’s budgets; now FTOs can train their new recruits in a realistic but safe environment
Taking each suicide threat as the real thing ensures you’re always ready for when an inmate actually attempts suicide and prevent losing a life
Last week’s scenario pitted a sergeant against a correctional officer when the officer disobeyed a direct order in favor of following policy. Even in the worst scenario, following your commanding officer’s orders is of paramount importance for the safety and security of all.
An officer refuses an order to respond to a situation, saying it would have forced him to leave his post unmanned. Was he right, or should he have followed orders?
Last week’s scenario presented a situation where a poor decision was being made to implement a policy quickly; check out these responses so you avoid errors and keep all parties safe when implementing new policy and rules
A warden trying to abide by PREA guidelines for transgender inmate treatment makes a rash decision and may be infringing on inmates’ civil rights; how would you correct this scenario?
When it comes to safety, there can never be enough training; here are six types that our readers want to see more of in their correctional facilities
Empathy is the understanding of another’s feelings; this is an objective viewpoint, and can lead to better understanding of the inmate and why they do what they do
When choosing between writing an inmate up for an infraction or merely warning them, weigh the pros and cons before applying the correct tool for the job
Is it better to implement a write-up for every infraction, or are some incidents better handled through communication?
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