Guard Tour, Leadership

Why 3 Jail Admin Switched From Guard Tour to GUARDIAN RFID

Why are corrections professionals migrating away from Guard Tour systems, and where are they...

Leadership, Paper Logs

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...

Leadership, Rounds

Top 4 Mistakes Corrections Officers Make While Doing Rounds and How to Fix Them

The life of a corrections officer is far from easy and, like in any other profession, mistakes can...

Cell Checks, inmate-suicide

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...

Mental Health, Leadership

How to Feel Your Best When You See the Worst

Your mental health is worth the effort, and your whole life will be better because of it. Let's...

Mental Health, Leadership

Breaking the “I’m Good” Code of Silence

The “I’m good” code of silence has become of epidemic proportions in corrections and efforts that...

Compliance, Rounds

How Do I Get to 100% Round Compliance?

Security rounds are one of the most important tasks that correctional officers perform. So, how...

Leadership, Cloud

How to Digitally Transform Your Jail

“If it wasn’t documented, then it didn’t happen.” This statement is especially true in...

Leadership, supervisor

5 Ways Corrections Supervisors Can Better Connect With Their Teams

Employees don’t leave organizations; they leave their supervisors. When staff members feel...

covid-19, supervisor

COVID-19's Impact on Shift Briefings Now and Moving Forward

COVID-19 has introduced significant challenges and disruptions to everyday life, affecting nearly...

supervisor, Stress Management

Mid-level Supervisors: The Foundation of Jail Supervision

Being a good corrections supervisor is not only rewarding but can also dispel negative myths about...

Mental Health, Stress Management

What I Learned From 1,000 Cops

Marie Ridgeway & Associates provided over 1,000 check-ins and therapy sessions in 2020 and found...

Digital Transformation, Leadership

Change Management: Effectively Navigating Digital Transformation

Change is inevitable, and moving forward as individuals and agencies require us to learn, grow,...

Supervisor Rounds, Rounds

Why Supervisor Rounds in Your Jail or Prison Facility Are Crucial

If we don’t enforce our policy, does tracking our supervisors’ rounds really matter? How can my...

Leadership, supervisor

The 3 Common Mistakes Supervisors Make During Difficult Conversations

Difficult conversations are uncomfortable, and it’s tempting to brush them aside. But avoiding...