In a jail setting, you may conduct dozens of pat searches a day, which can lead to complacency where you are just going through the motions, or even worse, you may skip a pat search altogether.
In this tip, risk management expert and Lexipol co-founder Gordon Graham outlines why pat searches are vital for jail security and how you can combat complacency and prevent contraband from entering the jail.
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With Lexipol, you will enhance personnel accountability, reduce liability, save time and money on policy management AND rest easy knowing your facility is protected.
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