Fitness & Health
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Officials won’t discuss details of what changes may be made to a virus protection plan that currently calls for putting lines of tape on the floor to make isolation zones
Inmates will now be screened for symptoms of the virus and asked about recent international travel during booking
The National Association of Counties and National Sheriffs’ Association details the impact of the Medicaid Inmate Exclusion Policy on non-convicted detainees
Sonoma County Jail has augmented the screening process conducted in the booking area to prevent incarceration of anyone infected with coronavirus
The lawsuit claims COs didn’t provide proper care for the men despite knowing they had severe mental illnesses
Silence and judgment can wreak havoc on an officer’s mental wellness
Never think you are alone to deal with the stress of working in corrections – your fellow officers are there to catch you if you fall
Six new volunteer chaplains will be on call to provide support, counseling and a listening ear after a difficult call or during day-to-day duties
When there is peer and organizational pressure to cover up personal distress and emotional turmoil, correctional officer wellness suffers
Legislators are pushing for pay raises, break times for COs as advocates continue to emphasize a need for more recruitment
