Leadership

3 steps to building a successful small team in corrections

The level of effectiveness within your organization is directly proportional to how well your teams work within themselves and with other small teams

Post-pandemic mental health challenges for correctional staff and inmates: What leaders should know

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It is critical to communicate early and often with employees about safety and ongoing planning

Choosing a BWC provider is no small task – so why did this sheriff’s office make a switch?

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BodyWorn by Utility, Inc.

The advantages of body-worn cameras in law enforcement and corrections are well-documented, but the disadvantages can be an unwelcome surprise. Learn why this agency sought a new vendor after only three years.

The chasm between carpet and concrete

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I challenge every administrator to step out of their carpeted bubble and walk the concrete floor with their officers

NYC Department of Correction names new diversity officer

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Lynelle Maginley-Liddie will spearhead policymaking efforts for the agency's Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises programs

Analyst: Calif. jails watchdog needs major overhaul

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A review found local jails lack authority, don't have clear goals and need to diversify their leadership

Ex-NYC federal jail warden now running new prison despite ongoing probe

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Lamine N'Diaye, who ran the jail when Jeffrey Epstein died, was placed into the position of acting warden at FCI Fort Dix

NYCDOC recognizes top officer for keeping COVID-19 at bay in jails

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Chief of Department Hazel Jennings was awarded the Frederick O'Reilly Hayes Prize for her leadership of the department's response to the pandemic

Report: Officials botched response to outbreak at Wash. corrections center

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A state watchdog report claims corrections officials were slow, confused and ineffective in their response

Ex-warden tells FBI, AG he was powerless to stop deaths, flow of drugs in Ohio jail

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Eric Ivey criticized the sheriff's ability to conduct meaningful investigations into wrongdoing at the Cuyahoga County Jail

COVID-19: A generational leadership crisis

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The deaths of fire, law enforcement, corrections and EMS leaders and personnel will have a decades-long impact on department operations, safety and capability