May 19, 2020
- by Ken Dalley, Jr.
Who Owns GUARDIAN RFID Data?
Who owns the data that’s digitally created when we use the GUARDIAN RFID System? Do we own the data? How do we get access to it?...
May 6, 2020
- by Greg Piper
5 Ways Corrections Supervisors Can Better Connect With Their Teams
In corrections, staff turnover can be as high as 65%. Employees don't leave organizations. They leave bosses. Employees will often feel that they're undervalued or underdeveloped. Leaders take time to develop staff into leaders. Make a better impression...
May 1, 2020
- by Ken Dalley, Jr.
A Quick Guide to N95, KN95, and Surgical Masks
Masks are becoming a commonplace part of personal protective equipment (PPE) for many Americans. This includes industries that didn’t use protective masks prior to the COVID era, or their use of masks was seldom and selective. Many Americans are finding...
Apr 28, 2020
- by Ken Dalley, Jr.
Up to 250,000 protective masks to be freely distributed to correctional officers and incarcerated individuals in states hardest hit by COVID-19
GUARDIAN RFID, AWS, Securus Technologies, and GTL join the Warrior Foundation in distributing up to 250,000 free N95, KN95, surgical, and disposable masks to U.S. correctional facilities impacted by COVID-19....
Apr 13, 2020
- by Aric Asplund, President of International EnviroGuard
Correctional Professionals in the Eye of the Pandemic’s Storm.
The brave men and women who work with hardened criminals in the nation’s prison system take risks every time they punch a time clock. But the spread of COVID-19 puts them in the eye of the pandemic’s storm due to overcrowding, unsanitary conditions, and...
Apr 6, 2020
- by Sidney Lopez, Chief Instructor T.O.G.-US
High-Risk Transports
The Corrections Tactical Operator is often called upon to fulfill many roles including that of High Risk/High Value/High Profile Inmate (HRVP) transports. Sidney Lopez of Tactics and Operations Group U.S. discusses 3 tips for facilities to consider when...
Mar 16, 2020
- by Ken Dalley, Jr.
Prevent and Combat COVID-19 and Contagious Diseases in Corrections
We deal with risks and threats daily as corrections professionals. Infectious diseases are part of what officers and staff face on their daily walk. We can't stop taking in detainees just because there's a pandemic. So what do we do? Dr. Spaulding met...
Mar 10, 2020
- by Paul Baze, MPA, CJM, CCT, NJLCA
How to Digitally Transform Your Jail
Over 80% of correctional facilities in the United States capture their event logs on paper. While paper may have worked on Paul and Timothy in the New Testament, it does not work today. Nowadays, judges expect you to show up to court with surveillance...
Feb 26, 2020
- by Paul Baze, MPA, CJM, CCT, NJLCA
How do I get to 100% round compliance?
Getting to 100% compliance is possible. At the end of the day it comes down to a few checklist items. These are not quick fixes. Some of these are cultural changes that will take time and dedication to implement. None of these take effect in a vacuum....
Feb 19, 2020
- by Sidney Lopez, Chief Instructor T.O.G.-US
Outsourcing High Liability (Tactical) Training in Corrections
Corrections tactical teams, Corrections Emergency Response Team (CERT), Special Response Teams (SRT), Special Operations Teams (SORT), Special Operations Group (SOG), Tactical Response Team (TRT), just the mention of any of these acronyms within the...
Feb 18, 2020
- by Cpt. Jeff Jackson
Legal Defensibility: RFID Data vs Paper Logs In Court
Log every cell check, track every inmate movement, and automate your activity logging at the point of responsibility. Access your data and real-time insights from the Cloud proving the inmate specific reporting you need for legal defensibility. Easily...
Jan 28, 2020
- by Ken Dalley, Jr.
How do I download data from GUARDIAN RFID?
We were recently asked, “How do I download our data?” This question has great merit, but first, we needed to clarify the question. Are they asking, “How do I sync data from my mobile device?” “How do I run reports?” or, “How do I download this data to my...
Jan 22, 2020
- by Lieutenant Bryan Hughes
We Suffer in Silence
The stress of a corrections officer and the demons that haunt them are very real....
Jan 22, 2020
- by Caterina G. Spinaris, Ph.D., LPC
Breaking the “I’m Good” Code of Silence
When we hear the term “code of silence” most of us think of peer pressure to not report policy violations or any other type of professional misconduct committed by co-workers in a law enforcement setting. This article is about another kind of code of...
Jan 16, 2020
- by Amy Morgan, MSC
How to Feel Your Best When You See the Worst
The more you surround yourself with positivity, the more you will start to think positive, act positive, and then feel more positive. Your mental health is worth the effort, and your whole life will be better because of it....
Jan 14, 2020
- by Sidney Lopez, Chief Instructor T.O.G.-US
Evolution of the Correctional Tactical Officer
Contemporary issues such as Hostage Rescue and Active Shooter Concepts in a Correctional Setting are all subjects that in past years have been considered "taboo" for the Correctional Tactical Officer (CTO). Being able to bring complete solutions to the...
Dec 19, 2019
- by Ken Dalley, Jr.
Inmate Tracking for Jail and Prison Systems
Tracking inmate movements between different facilities within a jail or prison system takes thorough training on policy and procedure. It also demands careful coordination and communication to anticipate everything — from the mundane to the wildly...
Nov 12, 2019
- by Ken Dalley, Jr.
Who are GUARDIAN RFID’s competitors?
One question commonly asked by those in a procurement role: “Who are GUARDIAN RFID’s competitors?” Interestingly, corrections professionals don’t ask this quite as often, but in this blog, we thought we’d do both corrections users and those in purchasing...
Aug 19, 2019
- by Tessa Miller
5 low-cost ways to prevent inmate suicides
With the recent death of high-profile inmate Jeffery Epstein, a light has been shed on a fundamental problem within correctional facilities regarding lack of supervising offenders. While you cannot prevent inmate suicides, you can effectively prevent...
Sep 10, 2018
- by Frank Montemorano
3 ways technology can help Minnesota Jails comply with 2911
What is 2911? What jail standards are defined in 2911 that Minnesota jail administrators and sheriffs should know? How can technology help to automate certain aspects of 2911? In this blog, we'll break down three ways to build and maintain compliance with...
Jul 22, 2018
- by Ken Dalley, Jr.
What is the Sandra Bland Act, and How Do I Maximize our Compliance?
The Sandra Bland Act, signed into law June 15, 2017 by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, sees changes to bail reform, jail diversion, jail safety, officer training, racial profiling, data collection, officer discipline and behavioral health. Sandra Bland Act...
Jul 19, 2018
- by Camille Knighton
Why jails should switch to mobile inmate tracking
What is mobile inmate tracking? How much time is your staff wasting on paper-based systems? Is your safety and reliability suffering as a result of manual systems? This article discusses...
Jul 3, 2018
- by Camille Knighton
How to deploy GUARDIAN RFID
What do I need to know about implementing and deploying GUARDIAN RFID? How can I accelerate installation time and maximize staff adoption, all at the same time? In this blog, we answer the most commonly asked questions to...
Jun 28, 2018
- by Joe Lewis
3 Ways to Improve Guard Tour
Are you trying to learn how to improve the guard tour system at your jail? If so, this article will help you...
Jun 4, 2018
- by Camille Knighton
Six Tips for Zone-based Inmate Tracking Success
Are you looking for an inmate tracking system for your facility? Have you considered different types of RFID technology, including zone-based vs. coordinate-based inmate tracking and the pros and cons of each? If so, this blog will help you...
May 28, 2018
- by Ken Dalley, Jr.
Do I need to use Wi-Fi with GUARDIAN RFID?
Are you wondering if you need Wi-Fi in your facility to use GUARDIAN RFID? What are the costs and considerations for deploying Wi-Fi? In this blog, we discuss...
Nov 26, 2017
- by Ken Dalley, Jr.
Could Captain Kirk meet PREA standards?
What challenges are corrections leaders facing when it comes to Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) compliance? This blog will help you...
Oct 27, 2017
- by Ken Dalley, Jr.
Interfacing GUARDIAN RFID with our Jail Management System
Does GUARDIAN RFID integrate with our jail management system? Does it interface with offender management systems and case management systems for juveniles? Do I need a one-way or two-way interface? We'll help you...
Oct 23, 2017
- by Ken Dalley, Jr.
Switch
Correctional facilities using guard tour systems, like Guard1 or the PIPE are finding a lacking automation, reporting, and collaboration to ensure proper documentation and cell check compliance. Why are correctional facilities switching to GUARDIAN RFID?...
