Correctional Management

Decision-making in public safety involves high stakes; a five-step planning process can help leaders analyze options and make better decisions

Corrections supervisors can support innovation and job satisfaction by being open to ideas from staff

"I am dedicated to the safety and security of this agency and will exhaust all efforts to ensure its success," writes Sheriff Garry McFadden

"These conditions push officers to their limits, threatening their mental health, morale and safety," said Sen. Jeff Irwin

The fact that executives are working to bring help to staff is good news, the union says

The jails have lost about 500 corrections staff during the pandemic, adding only 143 in the same time

"His resignation is an opportunity for new, reform-minded leadership at the Bureau of Prisons," Sen. Dick Durbin said

Ethics in corrections is paramount to preventing harm to inmates, ensuring officer safety and protecting the community

Two COs died after making claims of harassment, hazing and corruption within a specialized investigative unit

“The future of jails is more of a regional model than one that is county-by-county.”

Staff recruitment and retention have remained critical obstacles, but there are still strategies organizations can employ to gain the upper hand in 2022

COVID-19 put the spotlight on officer recruitment, retention and wellness. The good news is, we have solutions to these issues

The federal government says one officer per 125 inmates is sufficient at the pre-trial detention center; those on the ground say otherwise