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Top Lexipol Articles for 2023
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Category: Corrections
Greed, Fatigue, Complacency and Other “Holes in the Swiss Cheese”
We cannot rely on luck—we must rely on proven systems to prevent tragedies
Why Do Correctional Officers Have Inappropriate Relationships With Inmates?
Jail staff must be constantly vigilant about themselves and others
Employee Retention: Preventing a “Great Resignation” in Your Public Safety Agency
You can’t block the exits, but you can slow the flow of people walking out the door
What Public Safety Professionals Can Learn from Maritime Disasters
Dig beyond the proximate causes, and you’ll likely find similarities
Understanding Excited Delirium: 4 Takeaways for Law Enforcement Officers
No matter what you call it, an aggressive person in crisis requires a careful response
3 Key Legal Trends in Corrections
Recent case law affects leaders and line officers
From Carnies to Sunsets and Escalators: Finding the Unifying Threads of Tragedy
Industries outside public safety have a lot to teach us
Making Fitness a Priority As a First Responder
“The best thing you can do is some form of physical activity”
Inmate Ingenuity: Escapes and Attempted Escapes
Inmates will use whatever they can get their hands on to get out
The Basics: Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) Program in Jails
MOUD programs have proven successful, both in correctional facilities and in the community
Why Public Safety Personnel Should Vote
Only by being informed and engaged will we realize the change we want