Facility Design & Operation

The Facility Design and Operation topic offers news and expert columns on the construction and management of prisons — from how architectural choices can affect inmate behavior to upgrades and closures.

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How effective is your correctional facility's emergency preparedness plan?
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According to an NIJ study, emergency preparedness is not a significant priority for American jails and prisons and few facilities have any types of emergency plans in place. In this tip, risk management expert and Lexipol co-founder Gordon Graham details why such planning is essential.

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The essential role of safety checks in corrections
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Risk management expert and Lexipol co-founder Gordon Graham outlines the need for safety checks, which are defined as face-to-face, direct visual observation of an inmate on an irregular basis.

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Why teamwork is key to preventing inmate escapes
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It is predictable that the bad guys will try to escape from jail, but through officer teamwork, it is preventable. In this tip, risk management expert and Lexipol co-founder Gordan Graham discusses what that teamwork should entail.

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More than a glorified babysitter
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Feeling down about the work you do? In this tip, Lexipol co-founder Gordon Graham discusses how you can change your attitude about your custody assignment.

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The lethal toll of hot prisons
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A look at how hot prisons threaten the safety of corrections officers and inmates. Jointly reported by The Weather Channel, The Marshall Project and Divided Films.
A rare look inside France's prison system
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France 24 looks into the challenges faced by France's penitentiary system. They take a closer look at the initiatives being tested to avoid repeat offences and help inmates prepare for life after detention through sport, but also French classes.
Key takeaways from the Del. prison riot report
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Independent investigators have released their preliminary report of their findings in regards to the Delaware riot that occurred on February 1, 2017. Their findings show that the situation could have been prevented had proper communication existed between frontline and management. Anthony Gangi discusses his specific concerns related to the preliminary report and highlights the need for correctional management on a national level to read this report. Delaware is the outcome of a national issue that is making the field of corrections vulnerable. What happens in Delaware can easily happen elsewhere. Why wait? Act now, so we can prevent the loss of another hero.
A glimpse inside Tennessee State Prison
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Tennessee State Prison was open from 1898 to 1992. Today, it is not an abandoned property. The Tennessee DOC still actively utilizes the grounds and due to the secure nature of their business, it is off limits to the public.
Complacency of leadership in corrections
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Doug Wyllie interviews Dennis Valone about complacency as it relates to those in leadership positions in law enforcement.
An inside look at the highest security prison
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How to optimize training through blended learning
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In this video, experts Kerry Avery and PoliceOne Editor in Chief Doug Wylie discuss the new trend of blended learning to optimize comprehension of training in law enforcement.
We are GDC - Start your law enforcement career with us!
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If you are looking for a career in law enforcement, have great communication skills and a strong desire to impact your community then you should be working with us! Check out the job opportunities with the Georgia Department of Corrections at www.gdcjobs.com and find out about our job fairs on Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin.
Texas inmates strike
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Inmates from seven prisons are protesting lack of quality water and food, low wages, and poor working conditions
Ohio police respond to 911 calls of active shooter at correctional facility
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Police responded to reports of an active shooter after a shot was fired at a Dayton correctional facility Wednesday.
5 most haunted prisons in the world
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With all the horror, torment, torture and utter despair experienced behind prison walls, there's no wonder many are said to be extremely haunted by former inmates, and here are five that are especially terrifying.
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