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Indirect supervision is not safer than direct supervision for officers. However, direct supervision is most certainly safer for inmates
Toby Dorr talks about her path from dog program volunteer to helping convicted murderer John Manard escape from a Lansing, Kansas prison
As leaders, when we find ways to engage and support our staff, there isn’t much we can’t overcome
How long has it been since someone has taken a good look at the way you are utilizing your staff?
As COs, there must never be any doubt that we are observing, analyzing and ready to protect those under our watch
Taking contraband control seriously saves lives; here’s what COs should be on the lookout for
Inmate Jackson wants to thank Officer Smith for his professionalism on his last day of incarceration – but would a handshake send the wrong message?
As jail administrators, the media is only our enemy if we let them be
How an innovative jail program helped an inmate find his purpose and start again