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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
In this episode of Tier Talk, Anthony Gangi and Connie Alleyne answer questions about custody and medical
Getting shorted on sleep on a regular basis contributes to the development of physical and psychological health conditions
Facilities should consider using official PREA standards for compliance as a guideline for best practice to mitigate risk, regardless of their certification status
One of the best ways to bolster your career longevity in corrections is to remove your ego from the duties you carry out