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The challenges facing jails and prisons in 2021

Correctional leaders should commit themselves and their staff to apply lessons learned from the challenges of 2020 into policies and emergency planning

Inmate violence: Countermeasures and controls

You never know what is going on in the mind of inmates
Solid policy and practice supports body cavity search

The court cited the “heft of the security interest at stake” in holding the proper standard for a body cavity search in a jail is reasonable suspicion
Be aware, be smart, be safe: Correctional officer safety

Wherever you interact with criminal offenders, there is a real danger of assault, attempted escape and the necessity to control offenders by force

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Treating inmates with withdrawal syndrome
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Facilities must have a medically based response plan to address this problem
Don't cuff in the front
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Why are we not using handcuffs the way they were designed?
Duty to protect inmates
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Protecting inmates is not only our mandate, it is the right thing to do
Consider direct supervision in your jail
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While direct supervision is nothing new, some people still don't understand the benefits of the concept
Emergency response planning must be done before an incident occurs
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Security features in jails and prisons make it very difficult for first responders to get into a facility in the event of an emergency like a fire
Understanding inmate discipline and limited due process
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Forget everything you have heard about how inmate discipline was handled 'back in the day'
How to make emergency preparedness a priority
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Steps correctional facilities can take to ensure staff are prepared for when the next emergency hits
The value of crisis intervention training for corrections officers
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With the number of people with mental health issues booked into jails increasing each year, crisis intervention training is becoming increasingly important
How not to fall prey to inmate con games
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Officers should always control the time and place of any interactions with inmates
Situational awareness during inmate escorts
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Avoid being complacent during this routine task
Excessive force: Correctional officers must intercede and report
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When you see another CO using force you know is unreasonable, you are required to intercede
Planning for the mass movement of inmates
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Evacuating a correctional facility is a worst-case scenario for correctional leaders – here's what to consider ahead of time
How to be a contraband detective
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Just as there is no such thing as an escape-proof jail, there is no such thing as a contraband-proof jail
Complacency kills! Here's how to prevent it
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Challenge yourself to defeat daily routines that lead to complacency in correctional facility operations
Freedom of speech: Social media and the public sector
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Understanding the legal precedent behind free speech rights and how they apply on and off duty
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About Lexipol

Lexipol provides fully developed, state-specific policies researched and written by subject matter experts and vetted by attorneys. Our policies are based on nationwide standards and best practices while also incorporating state and federal laws and regulations where appropriate. Best of all, we keep your policies updated for you, saving you time and money.

With Lexipol, you will enhance personnel accountability, reduce liability, save time and money on policy management AND rest easy knowing your facility is protected.