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Great topic here. Self defence in critical for officer safety. We all need to be able to protect each other. When needed, I have no issues using empty hand controls, OC Spray or Taser to win. We must always win in any situation. Many staff don’t employ the techniques. They don’t like physical force. I for one, love it... full thread

On November 10, 2014, Michael Horowitz, the inspector general of the U.S. Department of Justice, presented the OIG’s annual “Top Management and Performance Challenges Facing the Department of Justice” memorandum to the U.S. Attorney General. The list included seven challenges, but at the very top was “Addressing the Persisting Crisis in the Federal Prison System.”... full story

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• Understanding Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations
• Inmate Manipulation
• Assertive or Aggressive Icebreaker
• Corrections – Gen Y, Gen X and Baby Boomers

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• March – Crisis & High Risk Offenders – Coverage of industry crises & high risk offenders editor@corrections.com]

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Probation & Parole Officer

Supervises and counsels all assigned probationers, parolees and other designated clientele. Interviews client to gather information. Maintains dialogue with client. Investigates and verifies information. Advises client of legal rights. Formulates, develops and monitors plan of supervision for client. Acts as liaison between client and legal and enforcement authorities. Makes contacts, referrals and arrangements for client's housing, employment, education, etc. Prepares and maintains detailed client records and reports...

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events

• Mar 05-08, 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
• May 18-22, 2015 – 2015 Victim Offender Dialogue Summit and National Association of Victim Service Professionals in Corrections Conference
• July 14-16, 2015 – World Congress on Community Corrections

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• Spectrum Hires New Executive Director to Lead Rapidly Growing Inpatient and Residential Division
• 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

"The world is a book and he who stays at home reads only one page."
– M.K. Frelinghuysen

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