Too many agencies fail to properly prepare supervisors for the job
The Importance of the First-Line Supervisor in Public Safety Agencies
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Category: Corrections
Grants for Opioid-Response Initiatives
Rural, suburban, urban and tribal communities have all been affected by this drug overdose crisis
Facility Emergencies Tops List of Lexipol’s 2018 Corrections Officer Training Topics
The 240 training bulletins issued covered more than 150 topics
Proceed with Caution: Using Risk and Needs Assessments in Probation
RNAs are a valuable tool for assessing recidivism risk, but probation officers must be aware of their limitations and use them carefully
Lexipol Introduces New Policy and Training Solution for Texas Juvenile Detention Facilities
The Texas Juvenile Detention Policies and Training solution is available to all 48 juvenile detention facilities in the state.
New Sheriff in Town? Advice for the First 100 Days
Being effective in this unique role requires an open mind and willingness to lead the agency through change
Are You Ready for Your Next PREA Audit?
Policies that meet PREA standards are a good start—but your practices must match those policies
Warning Signs a Corrections Officer May Be Compromised
Inmates may use emotional and financial manipulation to turn an otherwise good employee bad
Guidelines for Juvenile Solitary Confinement
Having the proper safeguards in place protects youth and staff
Cruel and Unusual Punishment from Secondhand Smoke?
Despite deliberate indifference to a prisoner’s needs, punitive damage awards were reversed in this case.
Lexipol Introduces New Policy and Training Solution For California Juvenile Detention Facilities
The policy solution is the first of its kind for Lexipol, targeting county probation departments responsible for the care of juvenile offenders.
Responding to Jail Deaths: Initial Steps
A thorough jail death review seeks answers and gets to the root cause of why a death happened.