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Ego, tradition, indifference and bad judgment can allow inappropriate behaviors to become normalized
The academy process is key to building trust between officers that develops into confidence on the job
When the pads of the GLOVE come into direct contact with human skin, it generates pain compliance
From a lack of civilian training to the effects of chronic fatigue on officers, the corrections profession faces many challenges in the next decade
Mandatory overtime is destructive for the physical and emotional health of COs, as well as the safety of facilities