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Simple gestures, like checking in after difficult calls or noticing changes in behavior, can make a significant difference
Leadership is not a destination but a journey, requiring effective communication, self-reflection, and lifelong learning in the ever-changing field of corrections
You should be working to avoid “us vs them” with other staff in your facility
Say what you want about millennials, but they have healthy attitudes toward work-life balance in public safety; we should follow their lead
Passaic County Sheriff Richard Berdnik was described as “an exemplary law enforcement leader”
From high-profile incidents to societal debates, the corrections world grapples with external “expertise” and the evolving demands of justice and rehabilitation
Risk management expert Gordon Graham details how to combat the five reasons mistakes are made in public safety
Corrections leaders should watch for corrections officers in their facilities developing inappropriate relationships with inmates
Agencies came together for the mock incident at the Greensville Correction Center
4 Virginia law enforcement and rescue departments completed a quarterly training drill
Mayor Adams said he interviewed several people for the post, but Lynelle Maginley-Liddie stood out for her “emotional intelligence”
The Vernon C. Bain Correctional Center, a five-story jail barge with 800 beds, opened as a temporary measure in 1982 to relieve crowding on Rikers Island
Why fostering mental wellness in correctional officers is paramount for a safer society
Federal authorities seek witness, victim reports of physical assault and employee misconduct at West Virginia correctional complex
6 people, employed by the Sacramento County Jail’s healthcare contractor, have been arrested for smuggling drugs into the jail
The multiple phase $77M project includes housing renovations, a new intake and booking facility, and staff locker rooms and meeting facilities
Howard Holland, acting warden of Chester County Prison, proposed new fencing, ankle monitors for high-risk inmates, more cameras in the facility and establishing a K-9 unit to enhance security
Chadwick Dotson, a retired judge and former chair of the parole board, aims to reduce the state’s recidivism rate
A majority of first responder agencies lack necessary funds for purchasing equipment and technology
Read this report to better understand the factors that affect staffing in the corrections environment and what steps you can take to address the challenges.
Broome County Sheriff says the agreement establishes “clear LGBTI Guidelines, which were previously nonexistent”
Even after $100M in recent funding more is needed to increase pay to reduce chronic staffing shortages and make overdue repairs
Transformational leaders motivate teams to work toward a shared vision of success by creating a sense of purpose and direction
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Many in corrections aren’t fully aware of the impact inmate ingenuity can have on daily operations; jail staff need to be alert and on guard
Treat departing employees with the respect and dignity that matches their service and you will maintain their loyalty, even as they depart
Good training helps with morale, boosts employee self-confidence, improves job performance and improves staff retention
Guillermo Viera Rosa will join the Los Angeles Probation Department during a time of turmoil