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Mr. President, may this time be a period of rest, reflection and renewal as you lead the nation during the COVID-19 national emergency
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Buying the right protective face mask is key to ensuring officer safety
Continuity of operations and disaster recovery planning were challenging enough for jails and prisons – and then COVID-19 happened
With the number of people with mental health issues booked into jails increasing each year, crisis intervention training is becoming increasingly important
Helpful tips for positioning yourself in a way that will protect you from a sudden assault
Some days it can be hard to shake the demons from your head
If a rookie corrections officer has the right attitude, everything else they need to know they can learn, which is the responsibility of both the FTO and the new hire
After your initial training, it can seem like you are not seeing or learning nearly as much