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Lexipol provides policy management solutions and training for public safety and corrections agencies, helping facilities ensure compliance with state and federal laws. This directory offers articles and resources on how Lexipol’s services can enhance policy development, risk management, and staff training within correctional facilities. Understanding Lexipol’s benefits can help administrators maintain up-to-date policies and reduce liability. For related content, explore our section on Corrections Policies.
Implementing a program may be a challenge, but it’s one you should strongly consider
In Gillman v. City of Troy, the 6th Circuit ruled on qualified immunity for failure to provide medical care to a detainee in withdrawal
Corrections is a demanding career, but officers can maintain wellness with the right strategies; learn how to manage stress and avoid burnout
With facilities constantly short-staffed, today’s corrections training requires innovative scheduling, methods and platforms for success
Officers should always control the time and place of any interactions with inmates
Jail policies and classification systems have been largely developed based on the male population
Don’t ever rely on the “search incident to arrest” by the arresting or transporting officer
Corrections leaders should watch for corrections officers in their facilities developing inappropriate relationships with inmates
It is important that all staff know and follow their agency’s policies on security, inspections, contraband and escapes
How can jails effectively address opioid use disorder (OUD), while maintaining the safety of the facility and ensuring protection of inmates’ constitutional rights?
We must ensure the people who are using the equipment are trained, authorized and certified to do so
You can learn a lot from phone calls, such as plans for contraband being introduced to your facility or planned assaults on staff or other inmates
Your productivity may be dependent on your interpersonal skills
You don’t get to “win” the fight. You stop when the violence or active resistance has stopped
Good training strategies make for competent employees who are in their element at work and less likely to look for greener pastures
BLUF your way to better public safety writing
If you want to ensure your critical points reach the reader, consider moving the conclusion or the necessary action to the beginning of the document
Many in corrections aren’t fully aware of the impact inmate ingenuity can have on daily operations; jail staff need to be alert and on guard
When mass arrests occur, don’t be caught flat-footed
If you think there is any chance you’ll need backup, don’t be a hero
When designing your next training, consider how you will promote not only learning, but learning transfer
Keeping a conflict from turning violent is your responsibility. And that means building your conflict management skills
We know attacks happen in jail facilities. Your challenge is to recognize the warning signs and, when possible, use de-escalation to prevent an attack or the need for force
Good training helps with morale, boosts employee self-confidence, improves job performance and improves staff retention
PREA regulations and resulting policies are extensive and can involve a lot of work. So, why should we go through all this trouble?
Are you familiar with your agency’s policies that give you the tools to aid or protect vulnerable inmates?
Everyone has reason to be concerned as reports of fentanyl exposures and overdoses in correctional facilities are increasing across the country
Tragedy might have been avoided if correctional officers had pressed medical staff for a more thorough check of an inmate’s condition
In a lawsuit, the plaintiff claimed that “strip searches by prison guards who were female at birth conflict with his religious faith, which bars him from exposing his body to a woman other than his wife.”
If you’re in a first responder role and find yourself needing help, you likely have multiple avenues for support
Are you situationally aware enough to know if this is happening to you or one of your colleagues?
When the alarm is sounded, there is an impulse to drop everything and respond at warp speed, but there must be some type of structure to the response
Arrestee claims it was improper to use a K-9 to assist in a cell extraction because as a patrol dog, it was not trained or certified in forced cell extraction
Taking a “wait and see” approach or assuming the officer will improve on their own sends the message that the behavior is acceptable
