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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.
Keep in mind that your communications can end up in many places, including internal affairs, employee evaluations, the superintendent’s desk and a court of law.
With peer support teams and a state-of-the-art wellness app, the Colorado Department of Corrections is prioritizing the wellbeing of its workforce
When jails become overcrowded, it affects the safety of inmates, staff and visitors
Because we know how high the risk is for first responders, we must be diligent in detecting and preventing cardiac disease
PREA criminalizes any sexual relationship between correctional officers and inmates because of the “imbalance of power”
There is a relationship between radio placement and the potential for officer injury during a violent encounter with an inmate
Humility isn’t about being vulnerable and allowing inmates to walk all over you. It’s about the constant quest to improve yourself and learn new things
Knowingly filing a false report could lead to termination and criminal charges
Soft cells and suicide smocks and medical monitoring cannot substitute for a caring, observant correctional officer
If you’re one of the people actively working on an exit strategy, there are some important things to consider before you tap out
Cultural diversity training in corrections must do more than identify differences — it must include strategies for defusing racial tension
The court highlights the differences in a policy violation vs. a constitutional violation in a case involving a jail suicide
Performing the classification process early, and continuously, helps ensure a safe and secure facility
The stress of prison work contributes to addiction, burnout and even suicide; however, correctional officer mental health often goes unaddressed
Career development in public safety agencies has typically meant climbing in rank, but today’s employees demand a more personal approach
Whatever you call it, the food port presents risk to all corrections personnel
Why first responders should seek treatment as soon as mental health symptoms appear
Mentoring can be one of the most valuable professional relationships we experience
If you aren’t paying attention to your security keys, you’re putting your safety and the safety of others at risk
No qualified immunity is granted to the sheriff in a case of negligent hiring, the court of appeals decides
Learn what causes burnout, how to recognize its negative effects, and strategies to counteract and prevent it.
In this webinar, Sgt. (ret.) Chris Munley and Sgt. David Sharkey discuss elements of an intelligence sharing program, responsibilities of investigators, how to develop confidential informants and common challenges to intelligence sharing and how to overcome them.
Taking steps to build good habits means you’ll be in tip top shape to serve the public and have a longer, healthier life during your career and beyond
Ethics in corrections is paramount to preventing harm to inmates, ensuring officer safety and protecting the community
No compassionate release was granted for a child sex offender who had yet to undergo treatment in the correctional facility
Court says no to compassionate release request for convicted murderer and drug kingpin in this recent case
The appellate court addresses the degree of deference corrections facilities have when it comes to prison regulation
Regular rotation of inmate workers can minimize over-familiarity and complacency between officers and inmates
Correctional officers want nothing more than a “smooth shift,” which requires firm, fair and consistent inmate interaction
Supervisors should discuss gut reactions during briefing training, especially with inexperienced officers
What an inmate thinks of policies and procedures, begins at inmate reception
It is predictable that you will encounter used needles even when you’re not searching anyone
Our liability does not end when the inmate walks out of our jail and the steel gate closes behind him or her
