Correctional Management
Correctional Management encompasses the strategies, policies, and practices of running correctional facilities effectively and safely. This section offers articles that delve into various aspects of Correctional Management, including leadership, staff training, inmate rehabilitation, and security measures. Effective management is crucial for maintaining order, ensuring safety, and fostering a rehabilitative environment within correctional institutions. Explore related topics on corrections policies for additional insights into the challenges of managing complex correctional systems.
The evolution from command-and-control to emotional intelligence is redefining leadership — and reshaping how teams thrive in high-stress environments like corrections
Bibb County Sheriff Davis backs the mayor’s plan to ease jail crowding with monitored releases while cracking down on K-2 trafficking
The bill would also make Narcan training available to people in custody, make sure Narcan is stocked in all housing units and provide OD prevention kits to those leaving jail
The union alleges the department is bypassing bargaining obligations and operating prisons with dangerously low staffing levels
All men’s Level III and Level IV correctional facilities are on the CDCR’s “modified program” after multiple inmate deaths and a recent attempted homicide of a correctional officer
Inmates at Trousdale Turner Correctional Center took over a control room and released nearly 100 others before the situation was contained
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Joshua J. Smith, pardoned by President Trump in 2021 on drug charges, is the first formerly incarcerated person to hold a leadership role at the Bureau of Prisons
In corrections, being unaffected isn’t about not caring — it’s about staying focused, composed and in command
A Fulton County Jail contractor said seven of 11 recently repaired cell doors were damaged again the next day, with inmates stating it would continue
The policy changes are meant to stop unmonitored communication by inmates and “will improve tablet registration and tracking by the facility”
The National Guard’s departure follows salary increases and incentives that helped the Florida DOC cut job vacancies from over 5,000 to around 1,000
Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly explains how A&E’s “Booked: First Day In” is helping bust myths, boost morale and bring new recruits through the jailhouse doors
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The “warrant service officer” agreement allows ICE to place holds at the Clark County jail for up to 48 hours after a scheduled release
Federal monitors and councilmembers cite understaffing and lack of oversight, as jail staff contend with increasing danger and limited support
Joshua Bartlett admitted to filing a false report after an inmate died following a use-of-force incident involving fellow COs at Mid-State prison
Nearly a dozen inmates from Mack Alford Correctional Center volunteered to help a family escape storm damage and regain access to their home
The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office and union say earlier entry helps build careers while tackling persistent staffing shortages
After being left unattended for nearly two hours, one inmate was able to break a window in the van and unlock the doors, allowing all seven to get out and call for help on an intercom
By opening the door to younger applicants, the Massachusetts DOC aims to create long-term career opportunities and address immediate staffing needs
WWE legend Scotty 2 Hotty joined Long Creek Program Worker Justin “Ace” Romero to inspire incarcerated youth through wrestling, mentorship and redemption
Jurors recommended that Sheriff Kelly Martinez implement a continuous quality improvement dashboard and make it publicly accessible on the department’s website
Lenton Vanburen Jr., 26, was found sitting on a bench near a department store in Baton Rouge
The revived suit claims Lafayette Parish owes more than $10 million in costs for jail operations, including staff salaries and healthcare services
The lawsuit seeks a judge’s temporary and permanent order to stop the policy at four prisons
Dannuzio Patron, 38, attacked a CO with an improvised weapon while officers were attempting to remove him from the prison cell via a tactical team
A state patrol affidavit describes chaotic scenes where corrections officers were chased, stabbed and kicked during a coordinated assault at the Lincoln facility
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