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Policies set the guidelines and expectations of how to function as a correctional officer in any facility
One thing officers aren’t trained enough in is how to manage the inmate population they’ll be overseeing; here are four quick tips that you can apply to your interactions with imprisoned offenders under your watch
Although adult women comprise about 7 percent of the total U.S. correctional population, they encounter more challenges than their male counterparts
If synthetic marijuana is popular in your region, help spread the word of the dangers and misconceptions about this drug
With drugs like Bath Salts, Spice, Flakka, Mephedrone and others, the landscape of drug use is becoming more and more cluttered
In this week’s podcast, Anthony Gangi speaks with Kat Turner, a former member of the TDOC, on the rising dangers for correctional officers in the state
Duty boots are as important as a stab-proof vest; a poor pair of shoes can not only cause injury but also impair safety while on the job. Here’s what you need to know when purchasing a good pair of duty boots.