By Gary Cornelius, C1 Columnist
'Chumps' are what the inmates call us who patrol the institution and maintain security and custody. Webster's dictionary defines the word chump as a 'dupe' or 'fool.' We are 'chumps' because the inmates think that officers and non sworn staff can be fooled, manipulated and dance like puppets to the inmates' tune. Here's how the derogatory term can be turned into a valuable learning tool. Control and not complacency

By Joe Bouchard, C1 Columnist
In the world of contraband control, what we see is not necessarily the truth. This is the case in any concealment trick, including seemingly innocent articles of clothing. Consider this glove

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Gary Klugiewicz and correctional training expert Marty Drapkin talk about the importance of the development of policies and procedures. Watch the video

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A Castro Valley, Calif., man is in jail and an alligator authorities say he likely had to protect a stash of marijuana has been taken to a zoo.

34 pounds of marijuana

Corrections officer shoots stalker in possible love triangle dispute