Year in Review
The Year in Review section provides a comprehensive overview of the key events, trends, and developments in the correctional system over the past year. This directory offers articles and resources that summarize significant changes in policy, technology, and facility management, as well as notable incidents and achievements. Reviewing the past year helps correctional professionals stay informed and prepared for future challenges. For more detailed analysis, explore our section on Most Popular.
From a loaded bra-concealed firearm to cocaine-tipped arrows, these cases show how creative and dangerous smuggling efforts have become
We reviewed dozens of submissions and selected the five that stood out — find out which video the Corrections1 community voted as their favorite!
With peer support teams and a state-of-the-art wellness app, the Colorado Department of Corrections is prioritizing the wellbeing of its workforce
Daniel O’Beirne and Jordan Reed, two strangers with fire and EMS backgrounds, worked together to save a driver whose semi-truck struck a pole and burst into flames
Tracking the coronavirus-related deaths of U.S. corrections officers and personnel
From a lack of civilian training to the effects of chronic fatigue on officers, the corrections profession faces many challenges in the next decade
Just when you think you’ve seen it all…
Read what the C1 team and our readership viewed as having the most significant impact on the profession in the last decade
Mandatory overtime is destructive for the physical and emotional health of COs, as well as the safety of facilities
Highlighting the positive aspects of the work of correctional officers is key to improving officer recruitment
From staff shortages to high-tech contraband, correctional officers faced many threats this year
From wacky courtroom appearances to oddball encounters, 2018 had no shortage of bizarre news in corrections
From inmate mental healthcare to officer recruitment and retention, the corrections profession faced many challenges in 2018
We asked our members how they would like to see their agencies improve in the coming year
As we enter the final year of this decade, these challenges should serve as a roadmap to identify opportunities to improve the field of corrections
Assaults on correctional officers, inmate mental healthcare and the impact of new technologies dominated the headlines this year
Lawsuits and legal rulings can provide teachable moments for both correctional leaders and COs
We asked our members what they would like see change in their facilities in the coming year
As the new year approaches, can corrections find a way to regroup and move forward in a positive direction?
It was a tumultuous year in corrections as prison riots threatened facility security, and correctional officers were seriously assaulted and murdered
Anthony Gangi looks back on a difficult year for the corrections profession and looks ahead to 2018
As 2016 comes to a close, let’s take a look back and give respect and gratitude to the correctional officers who paid the ultimate sacrifice this year
Some policies have been carefully and deliberately constructed, while others are lacking the same thoughtful craftsmanship
There’s nothing quite like life in corrections
There are times when inmates not only respect corrections staff members, but come to their aid
Anthony Gangi and co-host Nicholas Kane sit down with Matthew Gallup and Randy Sutton to discuss the moments that defined law enforcement in 2016
Each year, we read about corrections officers getting fired and prosecuted for violating the basic rights of inmates, and 2016 was no different
Due to several events, attention this year was focused on special management inmates, violation of professional boundaries, and dealing with minorities
It will be several years before the full effects of Prop 47 are seen, but the year 2015 offers a good glimpse into the ramifications, and none of them are very good
This week’s podcast addresses some of the strangest scenarios from the year and recommendations for resolving them
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- Endurance and precision: A correction officer’s rise in the world of tactical sports
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- How the ‘good ol’ boys club’ mentality hurts us