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While there are inmates who are sincere about their religious beliefs, many do not use the chapel for its intended purpose
In this episode of Tier Talk, Anthony Gangi discusses the dangers of doubt
Look to empower - not micromanage - your employees
While the inmates in our care have been legitimately deprived of liberty, they still have certain constitutional rights
Anthony Gangi discusses the importance of committing to an act and never standing frozen
If you work in an agency that offers career development opportunities, certain behaviors will deter your progression
Are you ready for the profound changes that take place when you transform from correctional officer to supervisor?
Don’t let two little words stand between you and the relationships you’d like, the career satisfaction you desire and the personal achievement you dream of
Since medical providers must be fair and consistent, it is important to differentiate medical need for a low bunk from requests made for non-medical reasons
Once you have identified your problem, give it a different name. Call it a “challenge”
If you compromise your safety, you compromise the safety of your fellow staff as well
Staff can gain confidence in their techniques and skills when they train in realistic, dynamic environments
Any of these things can place officers, correctional staff and inmates in harm’s way
The ability to communicate effectively is probably the greatest skill correctional officers can learn
Expect to be challenged physically, mentally and emotionally
In the search for effective interdiction practices, prisons and jails are a largely untapped resource
Correctional officers often find themselves alone and isolated while performing a very dangerous job
Here are more tips on how to survive the interview
I was unprepared for the sheer number of alcohol withdrawal patients I would see as a correctional physician
When you keep moving past potential distractions, you broadcast your intentions to maintain the safety and security of your housing unit
Juvenile assessment centers help law enforcement address the multiple issues associated with juvenile arrests
While training, equipment carried and policies vary widely in probation/parole work, officer safety remains the priority
From developing your personnel to being primed on department policy, here are some steps to success for new correctional supervisors
While we can’t predict the future, we can plan how we will react to what happens next
Follow this movement system to help avoid injuries and release stress for improved job performance
Most COs will tell you they’ve seen it all. But what about the paranormal?
There are enough major scandals and gaffes in corrections under today’s public scrutiny that we often forget that major issues start as unattended weeds
Several programs at the Louisiana State Penitentiary work toward providing a positive re-entry for inmates
Documentation is an essential part of your duty and responsibilities as a correctional officer – check if your report-writing skills are up to scratch