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Complacency results when you make assumptions that are corrosive to the safety and security of your institution
Doctors are required to have separate DEA licenses for each jail where they practice if controlled substances are stored or distributed at that jail
Handcuffed suspects and inmates can still be a deadly threat to officers, whether on the street, in a jail or in prison
Reports have a far longer life than the shift, the month or even the year in which they are written
Keeping our facilities safe requires us to think ahead of the inmate population
Knowing your facility’s policy will help keep you confident and competent in your decisions and actions
The critical factor was not that suicide checks were not being done, it was that he did not have a roommate
We must resist the temptation to let our guard down based upon someone’s custody level, job assignment or even their behavior while incarcerated
Both new recruits and lateral transfer officers should develop a physical fitness plan to help them ace the test