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.
The deadly uprisings at Attica, New Mexico State Penitentiary and Lucasville still hold critical lessons for correctional safety, staffing, communication and crisis response
Proactive intelligence on security threat groups can prevent violence, reduce contraband and protect staff and inmates
Real-world stories of inmate ingenuity highlight the importance of ongoing training to prevent manipulation and contraband smuggling
We must ensure the people who are using the equipment are trained, authorized and certified to do so
Corrections officers are needed to respond to survey to assess their ability to recognize and respond to signs of mental health challenges or crises
You can learn a lot from phone calls, such as plans for contraband being introduced to your facility or planned assaults on staff or other inmates
Officials cite salary increases for new COs and differential pay as reasons for increased interest in corrections careers
Union says the plan to close the Larch Corrections Center “will harm workers, incarcerated individuals and their families”
Jail staff will show visitors the booking area, administration offices, housing units and the jail kitchen
Your productivity may be dependent on your interpersonal skills
Exploring the importance of diligent observation, swift identification and effective communication in ensuring safety and combating complacency
A council, allowed to meet in secret, advised Gov. Newsom on a $360 million plan to remake the prison grounds as a college campus, with a student union, classrooms and possibly a coffee shop
The Camp GED program offers a flexible, supportive learning environment for the firefighters, helping them balance their duties while pursuing their education
If training academies can facilitate and promote commitment to the occupation, it could be possible to slow the surge of correctional officers leaving the occupation each year
Lieutenant (Ret.) Gary Cornelius discusses steps you can take to maintain officer morale while providing quality supervision of inmates and enhancing the careers of staff.
You don’t get to “win” the fight. You stop when the violence or active resistance has stopped
The inmates were able to showcase emotions through a series of short performances
Wildland firefighter inmates learn marketable job skills while earning minimum wage
Cambria County Prison, Laurel Highlands Region Police Crisis Intervention Team and the Cambria County Coroner’s Office partner with community college
Panelists review the training required for officers to manage custody transitions, as well as highlight strategies to improve safety during this process
Good training strategies make for competent employees who are in their element at work and less likely to look for greener pastures
Although rehabilitating those serving time behind bars is a chief mission for state departments of correction, recent research reveals a potential stumbling block in achieving this goal
BLUF your way to better public safety writing
If you want to ensure your critical points reach the reader, consider moving the conclusion or the necessary action to the beginning of the document
To reduce the number of “in-classroom” training hours, several lessons will be transferred into digital formats to be completed during a shift
Many in corrections aren’t fully aware of the impact inmate ingenuity can have on daily operations; jail staff need to be alert and on guard
Studies have shown that inmates who receive some form of higher education are far less likely to have behavioral problems in prison
If you think there is any chance you’ll need backup, don’t be a hero
When designing your next training, consider how you will promote not only learning, but learning transfer
Keeping a conflict from turning violent is your responsibility. And that means building your conflict management skills
Ensuring safe and secure entry for newly incarcerated people at a correctional facility requires careful consideration of all aspects involved
We know attacks happen in jail facilities. Your challenge is to recognize the warning signs and, when possible, use de-escalation to prevent an attack or the need for force
It’s crucial that correctional staff can pinpoint potential triggers for suicidal behavior either during or following court proceedings
