Corrections Community

Our agency is reviewing the pros and cons of having a sidearm assigned to the Officers in the perimeter patrol vehicles when there is ashotgun already assigned; we are seeking input from agencies on both sides of this issue.

Is anyone aware of an existing audit tool that is specific to Prison Industry and not the entire prison? Jeff Wydeven, Director of Planning and Operations Wisconsin Department of Corrections jeffrey.wydeven@wisconsin.gov 608-240-5180

I'm look for some suggestions on some books that deal with inmate manipulation of staff, particularly Correctional Officers. I viewed a power point from the "shared files" section but was looking for something more substantial. Any online resources would be of great help also. Sayjack

I am an Interior Design Grad Student who is working on my fourth year thesis project -- a correctional ficility for young offenders. I am looking to get a broad over view of community based juvenile corrections facilities, the users (physical/emotional needs,how they think/act/feel/heal,etc), the design...

The 68th New England Council on Crime and Delinquency, Training Institute is taking place on September 23rd through 26th, 2007 at the Red Jacket Resort in North Conway, New Hampshire. It is entitled "What's New: Technology for Corrections, Law Enforcement and Community Supervision". The...

I am the Operations Manager and will soon be developing policies around our new DVR /CCTV system. My question is what are the pros and cons of archiving? Or do you just let the DVR rewrite? If you do archive DVR footage how long do you save it 6 months, 1 year???

I am the Operations Manager and will soon be developing policies around our new DVR /CCTV system. My question is what are the pros and cons of archiving? Or do you just let the DVR rewrite? If you do archive DVR footage how long do you save it 6 months, 1 year???

I am the Operations Manager and will soon be developing policies around our new DVR /CCTV system. My question is what are the pros and cons of archiving? Or do you just let the DVR rewrite? If you do archive DVR footage how long do you save it 6 months, 1 year???

Does anyone have any protocols, policies or training on the use of sheilds in juvenile settings? We have developed a policy to allow for their use as a last resort if a youth has a weapon and is threatening staff or himself. DOC has their policy which involves sending in a team, etc...but it is very...

Can anyone offer some information or suggestions on where I might find Correctional Officer Staffing Standards. Like most of your agencies and departments, my DOC is in need of a staffing readjustment. I'm doing the research for one of the Assistant Commissioners to try to justify a request to increase...