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.
His 1990 conviction was one of dozens to be called into question around the U.S. amid revolutionary changes in investigators’ understanding of arson
Terrorists are high risk prisoners and may seek to turn others to their cause; here are five ways to monitor and prevent the spread of conversion in your facility
Security breaches are rising at an alarming rate; here’s how to recognize a breach, avenues they can come from and best practices for prevention
Program focused on officers using de-escalation techniques with mentally ill inmates
Failure to understand the first five of these use-of-force facts could cost you your job — failure to understand the sixth could cost you your life
Some good, patient people may be able to move training for the system into the 21st century — by the time the 21st century is over
We must apply NUM and the Three S Test to everything we do, instilling functional skills early and quickly by focusing on the simple basics
Looking to improve yourself, or maybe earn a promotion? Check out these options for continuing education for correctional staff and law enforcement
Would you know what to do if you found an inmate or a coworker choking?
Reality-based training helps officers prepare for potential scenarios on the job; as such, injuries might be expected, to an extent
A nationally known law enforcement trainer offers his thoughts on what it takes
The event runs until May 6 and is held at the decommissioned WV State Penitentiary in Moundsville
Why do you think this inmate leapt -- to injure himself for a lawsuit? How could this have been prevented?
The best way to motivate staff is to make them want to work hard, which is achieved through strong leadership
Prison technology is advancing at a breakneck pace, but basic techniques for contraband search are as valuable as ever
Officers said blasting birdshot is their only option when it comes to stopping violent situations
New class of future prison guards is benefiting from a constantly evolving curriculum
Officer was fired for lying about warrants for unpaid tickets and violating the employee handbook and ethics code
A York County Detention Center officer graduated at the top of a federal law enforcement training class this month
A retired Oregon prison official has agreed to pay $1,000 to the state and admit to two ethics violations following the conclusion of an ethics investigation
Constant exposure to this criminal underworld instigates more officer turnover than any other factor
Foundational knowledge, coupled with solid ethical guidance, is always the path to success
This is a clear example of the power of video, lawyers and the media
Knowledge is power, and to get that power, your facility should have daily roll calls before each and every shift
When the going on the roads gets tough during a snowstorm, some of Madison County’s toughest law enforcement get going
Had hoped to bring in 300 recruits, brought in 350 between two training academies
Roll calls or shift briefings can be a great way to encourage communication and keep everyone on the same page
