Corrections Products Articles

• Drug-soaked letters lead to electronic mail policy at Ga. jail

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  People have gone to great lengths to get drugs into the facility, but the sheriff's office is gaining the upper hand

• Indiana DOC uses software to reduce prison assaults

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  IDOC implemented the predictive analytic tech following a series of severe assaults on staff

• Spotlight: Security Equipment Corporation dominates the world of defense sprays

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  SABRE Crossfire continues to be the leading pepper spray, used by law enforcement and civilians in over 50 countries — but that's just one of their product lines

• Spotlight: Aimpoint's red dot sighting technology delivers speed, accuracy and reliability

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  The company's products are known for their long battery life, durability and intuitive features designed for ease-of-use when it counts

• Tate introduces Secure Video Visitation Booth for correctional facilities

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  With so many facilities once again restricting in-person visitation, Tate's SVVB offers a safe alternative

• Concerns raised over contracts meant to help Pa. jail end solitary confinement

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  The contracts will provide lessons for COs on using less lethal weapons to restrain inmates

• The future has arrived for correctional officer communications

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  Bringing the “connected officer” concept to life requires strategic thinking and thoughtful planning

• More Calif. COs to wear body cameras through new oversight measures

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  The state budget includes $90.6 million in funds aimed at installing fixed security and body-worn cameras at five facilities

• How these correctional cleaning products are put to the test

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  Briarwood Products makes sure its tough but flexible cleaning products, designed specifically for use in correctional facilities, are up to the job

• New body scanner keeping drugs, contraband out of Maine jail

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  Before the body scanner, staff was required to pat down new inmates with their hands

• FCC gives state prisons tech options to quash cellphones

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  The move stops short of addressing out-and-out cell signal jamming

• How to build a layered contraband detection strategy and why it matters (eBook)

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  Multiple screening steps and checkpoints, combined with varied screening technology, will help thwart smuggling into your facility to keep officers and inmates safer

• On-Demand explainer webinar: Deliver public safety services more efficiently and improve cybersecurity on the cloud

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  Discover the best security postures with high levels of availability and reliability

• Coping with the never-ending evolution of inmate weapons

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  Inmates are adept at turning whatever materials are at hand into improvised weapons – the ongoing challenge for corrections officials is to detect these weapons

• How one tool helps COs screen mail for illicit drugs quickly and safely

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  ChemImage’s VeroVision Mail Screener provides a reliable, non-destructive, efficient approach to detecting illicit drugs in the mail quickly and safely

• Using protective equipment for safer cell extractions

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  Protective gear can help to reduce injury, increase officer confidence and lead to lower levels of force used

• How this new gel/antidote combo provides a better less-lethal tool

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  Reflex Protect Presidia Gel doesn’t spread once sprayed, and its effects can be easily reversed once compliance is achieved for quicker relief to the subject and a quicker return to duty for the officer

• Ala. jail body scanner finds triple murder suspect's hidden shank

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  Jimmy Spencer is being held in solitary lockdown following the incident

• Okla. prison inmates to begin receiving computer tablets

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  The devices include both free educational content and paid services like music and family messaging

• Why COs need to pay extra attention to incoming mail

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  Paper soaked in synthetic cannabinoids presents a serious problem when it comes to attempts to smuggle drugs into correctional facilities

• Spotlight: How Briarwood Products is helping provide safe cleaning tools for the correctional industry

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  The company's tools have helped reduce assaults and provide a sense of security to COs while inmates are performing their cleaning tasks

• Battling narcotics in jail mail

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  The creativity behind contraband smuggling is endless so it is imperative that correctional officials stay abreast with what inmates are conspiring

• Why a layered screening strategy is critical for stopping contraband

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  To keep drugs, weapons and other disruptive items out of your facility, first identify gaps in your screening process, then adopt a variety of policies and tools to plug the holes

• How to buy fentanyl protection and detection products (eBook)

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  Download this Corrections1 fentanyl protection and detection products buying guide to learn key steps for product selection, purchasing and implementation

• Post-pandemic mental health challenges for correctional staff and inmates: What leaders should know

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  It is critical to communicate early and often with employees about safety and ongoing planning

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