Corrections Radios News & Articles

• $700K radio purchase approved for Ind. jail, community corrections employees

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  The American Rescue Plan funds allocation will provide every CO with a panic button-equipped portable radio

• A comprehensive guide to the grants process (eBook)

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  Learn practical information like where to look for grants, how to create a strong application and best practices when writing your case

• New law forces feds to fix prison cameras

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  President Biden signed the bill to fix prison cameras after rampant staff sexual abuse, inmate escapes and high-profile deaths

• Reasons why you should spend your ARP funding now (infographic)

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  Agencies have substantial discretion to spend money in ways that best suit the needs of constituents - some of the ways might surprise you

• The dollars are in the details: How to make your case to win grant funding (infographic)

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  Download this free guide for tips to help you craft a successful grant application

• 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

• 7 technologies that belong in every prisoner transport vehicle

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  It is impossible to eliminate the dangers associated with moving inmates in prisoner transport vehicles, but installing the right equipment can reduce the risks

• Can you hear me now? 8 portable radio options for your correctional facility

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  Communication throughout a facility is paramount to not only productivity, but also officer safety

• How to buy the best radio for your correctional facility

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  Every agency will require a slightly varied set of specifications for their radio system, but here are some basics that you should always aim for

• Icom American introduces new radio and radio system

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  Both radio and system can seamlessly integrate with computers already present

• 5 wearable tech trends for COs

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  Off-the-shelf wearable technologies connect COs to data.

• NM juvenile jails get tech upgrade

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  Security staff and those required to use a radio must now wear an earpiece so inmates can't overhear conversations among employees

• $2.5M plan to patch N.C. probation system

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  By Sarah Ovaska and Anne Blythe The Raleigh News & ObserverProbation help sought in N.C. cityRALEIGH, N.C. — State probation officials outlined a plan Tuesday to spend $2.5 million to help fill cra...

• Improving your roadside visibility

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  Driver inattention is one of the leading causes of vehicular accidents in the U.S. As officers we are more at risk than most due to the "routine traffic stop." Traffic stops are one of the most bas...

• N.Y. transit authority's million-dollar radio network too bogged down to use

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  Dropping the call:  Dead spots throughout the tunnel system put transit police at risk By Mary Rose Roberts Mobile Radio Technology NEW YORK — The Metropolitan Transit Authority, or MTA, of New Yor...

• A $1 solution for microphone issues

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  I've come up with a $1.00 solution for those who have had difficulty finding the right place to secure their lapel microphone on their uniform without it falling off during a foot chase or have wor...

• Mont. officials hunt for prison escapees

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  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BUTTE, Mont. — Authorities on Saturday combed an area near the Montana State Prison for two inmates, including one once accused of plotting to kidnap David Letterman's son, ...

• Using a digital audio recorder

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  I find that a digital audio recorder is a great piece of equipment to have. It can serve as a helpful investigative tool to record field interviews, dying declarations at a moment's notice, or to h...

• Communications faulted in N.Y. manhunt for Ralph "Bucky" Phillips

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  By CAROLYN THOMPSONThe Associated Press Related: Ralph "Bucky" Phillips captured Former fugitive, Ralph "Bucky" Phillips, center in orange, is escorted by U.S. Marshals into the U.S. District Court...

• Wear an ear mic

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  Wearing an ear mic not only ensures you get your radio traffic, it also eliminates the need to "secure your mic" while standing with a potential suspect. Criminals are just as knowledgeable -- some...

• More on safe shoulder mic usage

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  As a follow up to a tip submitted by Officer Israel about looking at subjects when talking on shoulder mics [Read the tip]: I have done what Officer Israel describes and I've also noticed that I te...

• Suspicious person contacts

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  This is probably nothing new to many of you, but I still see this mistake time and again: When preparing to make contact with a suspicious person, do not grab your mic for the first time while pull...

• Keep your eyes forward

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  When talking on portable radios, many officers look away from what is taking place in front of them to look at their microphone while transmitting. No matter where your mic is placed—shoulder, righ...

• Anticipate addresses when responding to domestics

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  We all know it's not safe to park in front of the residence at a domestic disturbance, but how often have you found yourself searching for house numbers to locate the residence? Teamwork between pa...

• The TICP and validation exercises are over. Now what?

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  By Capt. Eddie Reyes Sponsored by Cisco Systems Shortly after the worst terrorist attack on United States soil in 2001, the Federal government began to build a foundation whose final mission would ...

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