Zohar Zaied

The Correctional Toolbox

Zohar Zaied is a background investigator assigned to the Corrections Division at the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office in Northern California. He served 16 years as a deputy and supervisor at the Mendocino County Jail, including a post in the Gangs and Classification unit and the Home Detention and Work Release programs. His book, “The Corrections Toolbox,” is now available on Amazon.com.

LATEST ARTICLES

Corrections Training

How small victories can turn into big wins in corrections

Corrections officers witness a lot of misery in our facilities; it is imperative we look for the good both inside our jails and in our communities

March 20, 2018 12:03 PM

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Corrections Training

How correctional officers can improve inmate communication

The three minutes you invest by stopping and talking to an inmate is the hour you may save later in the day

February 27, 2018 01:23 PM

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Contraband

How to set inmate expectations (and why you need to meet them)

Setting clear guidelines on what correctional officers expect inmates to do and following up is an effective way to maintain authority

February 09, 2018 01:03 PM

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Corrections Training

3 words that will improve correctional facility operations

The first step to becoming an effective member of any team is to consider the big picture

October 10, 2017 06:42 PM

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Arrests and Sentencing

From ‘screw you’ to ‘thank you': How to talk to an inmate’s parent

The lobby provides a majority of your contact with the public. Never discount the potential to build good will in the community

September 05, 2017 04:39 PM

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