Correctional Management
Correctional Management encompasses the strategies, policies, and practices of running correctional facilities effectively and safely. This section offers articles that delve into various aspects of Correctional Management, including leadership, staff training, inmate rehabilitation, and security measures. Effective management is crucial for maintaining order, ensuring safety, and fostering a rehabilitative environment within correctional institutions. Explore related topics on corrections policies for additional insights into the challenges of managing complex correctional systems.
Pennington County Jail officials credit collaboration across county departments, increased wages and mentorship for ending staffing gap
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OverWatch tracks detainee vitals — including heart rate, oxygen levels and stress — and alerts staff during crises
A structured use of force review process improves officer accountability, training and liability protection for corrections agencies
Prosecutors say Surenos gang members armed themselves with prison-made weapons and makeshift body armor before launching a deadly assault at Ely State Prison
Implementing a program may be a challenge, but it’s one you should strongly consider
Deputies found five shanks on the 18-year-old inmate after the attack at Fulton County Jail, which is under federal oversight
Prosecutors allege the suspects used deadly weapons to carry out the killings, which were linked to gang activity within Ely State Prison
Gov. Kathy Hochul is enforcing consequences for fired striking corrections officers, saying, “You’re not working in our state workforce, ever”
CDCR has restricted visits, phone calls and movement at 11 high-security prisons following a rise in violence directed at both COs and inmates
New York will keep key provisions of its agreement to end the strike, including HALT Act adjustments and mail screening, despite falling short of the 85% return-to-work threshold
A new committee to review HALT Act changes and 12-hour shifts until normal operations resume are key components of the state’s proposal
Video shows the moment the DeSoto County inmate seized a TASER and used it on a jailer during a struggle in the facility
Fewer than 10 corrections officers have been terminated so far, but thousands are at risk of losing health benefits for not returning to work
GEO Group leaders say the demand for secure housing and monitoring services is growing under the Trump administration’s new federal policies
The NYCDOC last went to 12-hour tours during the 2021 and 2022 staffing crisis when hundreds of COs became sick during the pandemic; the policy was lifted in 2022
Corrections is a demanding career, but officers can maintain wellness with the right strategies; learn how to manage stress and avoid burnout
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s budget amendment would allow closures with just 90 days’ notice
New York has declared a “prison-wide state of emergency,” lifting HALT Act restrictions and offering COs who continue to report for work 2.5 times overtime pay to stabilize facilities
Prosecutors said corrections officers at Marcy Correctional Facility attacked Robert Brooks while he was handcuffed, leading to his death the next day
Lawrence Taylor was serving a 23-year sentence for bank robberies before he killed his cellmate at Terre Haute in 2019 with a weapon he had hidden for months
With corrections officers protesting at 30+ prisons, Gov. Kathy Hochul deployed the National Guard and threatened legal action to end the wildcat strike
Food and Drink
From coffee, to healthy snacks and hydration options, make sure your officers have everything they need to recharge with cost-saving subscription options
One suspect was caught outside Ventress Correctional Facility with 31 phones, 13 knives and drugs, while another at Easterling had meth, marijuana and five phones
Proactive supervision, strong policies and solid documentation can keep your staff — and your agency — out of legal trouble
States like Georgia and Florida are increasing spending on security and staffing, while California and Pennsylvania look to cut costs
As corrections officers protest overtime and staffing issues, Gov. Kathy Hochul insists the strike must end, citing safety concerns
The $500 million plan includes closing the 127-year-old Green Bay prison, shifting security levels and expanding early release programs
The scanner will be deployed at VADOC’s Centralized Mail Distribution Center for six months to screen incoming inmate mail
ICE
The Williams County sheriff called the incident a result of “complacency and human error” and is not taking disciplinary action against the jail staff
Cook County Department of Corrections inmates trained two dogs through the “Tails of Redemption” program; the K-9s will serve dual roles as both police K-9s and therapy animals
Northern Nevada Correctional Center inmates have spent at least 120 days training the once-wild horses
ICE
Mayor Eric Adams said that allowing ICE onto Rikers Island will help the correctional intelligence bureau in criminal investigations focused on gangs and violent criminals
The funding request includes anti-drone systems, mail scanning technology and a dedicated transport team following the 2024 hospital attack on COs
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