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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 attack on an accused child pornographer is raising questions about misconduct
The agent was convicted of providing federal agents with false documents to hide the number of guns he sold
A Calif. security guard has been suspended for excessive force on a deaf suspect who couldn’t hear alarm
Jessie Lunderby, 21, was fired by the Washington County (Ark.) Sheriff’s Office following her nude appearance on Playboy.com as the “Cybergirl of the Week”
Prison under fire because inmate vowed to kill again and then managed to do so
Prison officials can ban employees from wearing religious headscarves, court says
Woman claims she was thrown to the ground when her cell phone rang
Hailed as a last-minute victory for opponents of the crackdown
Many first responders face difficulty keeping in shape, though performance at critical moments requires physical conditioning
100-to-1 disparity between crack- and powder-cocaine sentencing could change
Todd Willingham was executed in 2004 for a fire that killed his three daughters
There are three aspects of strength and preperation necessary for dealing with any emergency
Santa Fe County, NM has agreed to pay $1.8 million to settle the lawsuit
The law requires police to collect the DNA of all suspected felons
10 Rastafarian inmates have been in segregation for more than 10 years for refusing to comply with grooming policy
Washington County corrections officer Jessie Lunderby, 21, is under investigation for her appearance on Playboy.com
Critics say it’s wrong to move them so far from families and lawyers
Some experts argue it is more humane than all other execution methods
Feds are counting detainees in census which could lead to more money for cities and counties with detainees
The state is fining the private prison company for contract violations
Community Corrections E-Learning Collaborative offers helpful training online
These examples of unprofessional conduct will be familiar to most experienced correctional staff
DOC has settled for more than $100,000 with a former inmate shackled during childbirth