Lexipol
Lexipol provides fully developed, state-specific policies researched and written by subject matter experts and vetted by attorneys. Our policies are based on nationwide standards and best practices while also incorporating state and federal laws and regulations where appropriate. Best of all, we keep your policies updated for you, saving you time and money.
With Lexipol, you will enhance personnel accountability, reduce liability, save time and money on policy management AND rest easy knowing your facility is protected.
Prioritize first responder safety and wellness with grants to support initiatives for mental health, resilience and physical fitness
Elderly inmates pose some special challenges in corrections, including safety issues as well as the physical and mental problems associated with age
The court determines if liability falls to jail staff members in a recent case involving an inmate suicide
Keeping a conflict from turning violent is your responsibility. And that means building your conflict management skills
We know attacks happen in jail facilities. Your challenge is to recognize the warning signs and, when possible, use de-escalation to prevent an attack or the need for force
Good training helps with morale, boosts employee self-confidence, improves job performance and improves staff retention
PREA regulations and resulting policies are extensive and can involve a lot of work. So, why should we go through all this trouble?
Are you familiar with your agency’s policies that give you the tools to aid or protect vulnerable inmates?
The duty to intervene in an excessive force situation is your legal and moral responsibility
Everyone has reason to be concerned as reports of fentanyl exposures and overdoses in correctional facilities are increasing across the country
Tragedy might have been avoided if correctional officers had pressed medical staff for a more thorough check of an inmate’s condition
In a lawsuit, the plaintiff claimed that “strip searches by prison guards who were female at birth conflict with his religious faith, which bars him from exposing his body to a woman other than his wife.”
If you’re in a first responder role and find yourself needing help, you likely have multiple avenues for support
Are you situationally aware enough to know if this is happening to you or one of your colleagues?
When the alarm is sounded, there is an impulse to drop everything and respond at warp speed, but there must be some type of structure to the response
Arrestee claims it was improper to use a K-9 to assist in a cell extraction because as a patrol dog, it was not trained or certified in forced cell extraction
Taking a “wait and see” approach or assuming the officer will improve on their own sends the message that the behavior is acceptable
Because we know how high the risk is for first responders, we must be diligent in detecting and preventing cardiac disease
PREA criminalizes any sexual relationship between correctional officers and inmates because of the “imbalance of power”
There is a relationship between radio placement and the potential for officer injury during a violent encounter with an inmate
Humility isn’t about being vulnerable and allowing inmates to walk all over you. It’s about the constant quest to improve yourself and learn new things
Knowingly filing a false report could lead to termination and criminal charges
Soft cells and suicide smocks and medical monitoring cannot substitute for a caring, observant correctional officer
If you’re one of the people actively working on an exit strategy, there are some important things to consider before you tap out
Cultural diversity training in corrections must do more than identify differences — it must include strategies for defusing racial tension
The court highlights the differences in a policy violation vs. a constitutional violation in a case involving a jail suicide
Performing the classification process early, and continuously, helps ensure a safe and secure facility
The stress of prison work contributes to addiction, burnout and even suicide; however, correctional officer mental health often goes unaddressed
Career development in public safety agencies has typically meant climbing in rank, but today’s employees demand a more personal approach
Whatever you call it, the food port presents risk to all corrections personnel
Why first responders should seek treatment as soon as mental health symptoms appear
Mentoring can be one of the most valuable professional relationships we experience
If you aren’t paying attention to your security keys, you’re putting your safety and the safety of others at risk
