AJ740:
Browns2k, you have been a great help and I thank you for that. After some consideration I applied at MANCI also. I travel an hour to work now so they drive wouldn’t be a problem. I am just ready to get into this career. And as you said after my probationary period is up I can put in for a transfer if a position comes available. Ill keep you posted on my progress with getting hired... full thread

Another great topic for this month’s article: Education and Training. Let’s assume everyone reading this has graduated from the training academy. Now there are several questions you need to ask yourself: What are the requirements for annual training hours?, Where do I see myself in 1-3 years, 3-5, 5-7, and over 7 years?, Do I want to be promoted and obtain rank? (Uniform or non-uniform), What are the requirements for promotion? Are there any experience and education requirements?... full story

Also this week:

• Should We Put Sensor-Controlled Fixtures in Correctional Facilities?
• Perception About the Status of Corrections Work
• Radicalization and Intelligence Gathering In Correctional Institutions- Part 2
• Would that really happen?

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• February – Education & Training – What’s new, conference coverage editor@corrections.com]

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events

• Mar 03-07, 2015 – Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS) Annual Meeting
• Mar 0-08, 2015 – Computer-Assisted Reporting Conference
• Apr 11-14, 2015 – NCCHC Spring Conference on Correctional Health Care
• Apr 19-22, 2015 – American Jail Association (AJA) Annual Conference and Jail Expo
• Apr 29-May 01, 2015 – Wyoming Sexual Assault Summit
• May 06-08, 2015 – Prisoner's Family Conference
• May 07-08, 2015 – ILGIA 7TH ANNUAL MAY 2015 INLAND EMPIRE GANG SYMPOSIUM

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• Corizon Health Awarded Two New Contracts
• NaphCare Awarded New Contract to Provide Medical Services at FCI Bastrop
• BI Incorporated agreement with U.S. Communities allows cities, counties and states access to electronic monitoring products, services at best value
• NaphCare Works Alongside Newton County Detention Centers and Sheriff’s Department to Earn NCCHC Accreditation for Healthcare Standards
• NaphCare Awarded New Five-Year Agreement to Provide Services at FCI Elkton
• NaphCare Supports the Efforts of NAMI of Southern Nevada
• Corizon Raises Over $12,000 To Support Children Of Incarcerated Parents
• NaphCare’s New Partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Corrections
• Corizon Launches Social Media Initiative
• BI Incorporated, SOBERLINK enter distribution agreement for SL2 alcohol monitoring system
• BI Incorporated wins award for collaboration with Verizon Wireless, Multi-Tech Systems
• Spectrum Health Systems Hosts Third Annual Excellence in Treatment Awards
• Wexford Health and DOC complete transition of inmate health care services in south Florida
• NaphCare Launches a New Website
• Corizon Announces New Clinical Risk Management Analyst
• Corizon Announces New Senior Vice President
• BI Incorporated selected to operate Calaveras County Innovative Day Reporting Program for Probationers
• Wexford Health promotes senior management team members
• NaphCare Awarded New Contract in California with City of Santa Ana
• Matt Swando Named Divisional Vice President of BI Incorporated

quote of the week

"Sometimes your best investments are the ones you don’t make."
– Donald Trump

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