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Jail Standards

The Top 5 Tips New Correctional Officers Need to Know

Curious about life as a correctional officer? Learn what to expect, including the mental and physical challenges, and see if you’re ready for the job.

How Headcount Procedures Can Eliminate the Next Inmate Escape

Proper headcount procedures ensure facility security by considering formality, movement, and documentation, preventing inmate escapes and maintain safety.

How to Protect the Rights of Disabled Inmates

How do inmates with disabilities survive in jail or prison? How are facilities ensuring all inmates receive equal opportunity? Correctional staff must take proactive steps to care for and preserve the rights of these inmates.

The Top 3 Factors That Can Help Reduce Your Agency’s Liability Risk

What are liability risks in security? How do changing rounds and signs of life impact risk? Learn ways to reduce your agency’s liability in emergencies.

Everything You Need to Know About the Sandra Bland Act

Learn how the Sandra Bland Act impacts jails' compliance in terms of inmate safety, mental health, and monitoring requirements for high-risk inmates.