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RECENT ARTICLES
Shift change offers an opportunity for incoming officers to prepare physically and mentally for an environment where problems are not going to wait until you get settled in
Part 1 of a series comparing movie prisons to real ones — this entry looks at security failures, staff misconduct and toxic leadership through the lens of the 1994 classic
Correctional officers deserve mental health care that is accessible, confidential and available before a crisis becomes a tragedy
From enforcing standards to coaching staff and directing a crisis, effective correctional leaders adapt their approach without compromising accountability
AI can help correctional staff manage information and identify potential concerns, but decisions affecting custody, discipline, security and release must remain in human hands
A four-month rollout plan helps facilities capture what an AI tool recommended, what staff decided and the reasoning behind any difference
Whitley v. Albers helps define when force restores discipline and when it becomes unconstitutional punishment
How one correctional officer used CIT training, patience and a willingness to speak up to prevent a mental health crisis from becoming a use-of-force incident
Forget the rumors and academy horror stories. A veteran corrections officer shares what you really need to know about making mistakes, night shift and earning your place on the team