Juveniles in Corrections: Is Age Really Just a Number?
A common misconception is that correctional officers only work in jails and prisons with many overlook that COs also work in a variety of other enviro...
Be a Student of Your Own Profession
From the moment we’re born, our brain is already working overtime. In fact, between birth and the age of five, 85% of the brain is formed. And believe...
The Top 5 Tips New Correctional Officers Need to Know
A simple Wikipedia search of “corrections officer” will tell you it’s a “uniformed law enforcement official responsible for maintaining the order and ...
How Headcount Procedures Can Eliminate the Next Inmate Escape
When it’s time for a headcount, *most* inmates know the drill. They comply, return to their assigned cell or bunk, and wait to be physically identifie...
Can Grievances Work in My Favor?
If you've worked in a correctional facility, you're no stranger to the complexities of handling grievances. Whether it’s an inmate alleging they misse...
The Top 3 Factors That Can Help Reduce Your Agency’s Liability Risk
Mark Cowley, Jail Operations at GUARDIAN RFID, brings over thirty-three years of law enforcement experience to the table. His career began with eighte...
The Top 5 Risks That Will Get Correctional Officers Sued
When the average person thinks about life in prison, they think of the Hollywood movies where prisoners are kept in cages and treated like animals. Ho...
What Does Failure to Comply With Jail Standards and Jail Policy Lead to?
If your agency isn’t required to follow state policies or standards, should you care about officer jail checks? Are you prepared for potential legal i...
What to Know About the ACA Accreditation Process
Managing a jail or prison facility like a well-oiled machine isn’t a simple task. Integrating standardization within a facility is crucial to creating...
Protecting Inmates From COVID-19 and Preserving PPE Are Top Priorities for U.S. Correctional Facilities: Here's What's New
Preventing the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is a global priority. From the start of the pandemic, U.S. officials have recogni...
Does GUARDIAN RFID or Our Jail Management System Manage Inmate Cell Assignments?
Most jails in the United States use their jail management system (JMS) to assign inmates to specific housing units and cells. This practice enhances s...
What You Need to Know About the Prison Rape Elimination Act
Preventing sexual abuse and harassment is a pertinent objective across many, if not all, industries. In recent years, more and more jobs are implement...
Juveniles in Corrections: Is Age Really Just a Number?
A common misconception is that correctional officers only work in jails and prisons with many overlook that COs also work in a variety of other enviro...
Be a Student of Your Own Profession
From the moment we’re born, our brain is already working overtime. In fact, between birth and the age of five, 85% of the brain is formed. And believe...
The Top 5 Tips New Correctional Officers Need to Know
A simple Wikipedia search of “corrections officer” will tell you it’s a “uniformed law enforcement official responsible for maintaining the order and ...
How Headcount Procedures Can Eliminate the Next Inmate Escape
When it’s time for a headcount, *most* inmates know the drill. They comply, return to their assigned cell or bunk, and wait to be physically identifie...
Can Grievances Work in My Favor?
If you've worked in a correctional facility, you're no stranger to the complexities of handling grievances. Whether it’s an inmate alleging they misse...
The Top 3 Factors That Can Help Reduce Your Agency’s Liability Risk
Mark Cowley, Jail Operations at GUARDIAN RFID, brings over thirty-three years of law enforcement experience to the table. His career began with eighte...
The Top 5 Risks That Will Get Correctional Officers Sued
When the average person thinks about life in prison, they think of the Hollywood movies where prisoners are kept in cages and treated like animals. Ho...
What Does Failure to Comply With Jail Standards and Jail Policy Lead to?
If your agency isn’t required to follow state policies or standards, should you care about officer jail checks? Are you prepared for potential legal i...
What to Know About the ACA Accreditation Process
Managing a jail or prison facility like a well-oiled machine isn’t a simple task. Integrating standardization within a facility is crucial to creating...
Protecting Inmates From COVID-19 and Preserving PPE Are Top Priorities for U.S. Correctional Facilities: Here's What's New
Preventing the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is a global priority. From the start of the pandemic, U.S. officials have recogni...
Does GUARDIAN RFID or Our Jail Management System Manage Inmate Cell Assignments?
Most jails in the United States use their jail management system (JMS) to assign inmates to specific housing units and cells. This practice enhances s...
What You Need to Know About the Prison Rape Elimination Act
Preventing sexual abuse and harassment is a pertinent objective across many, if not all, industries. In recent years, more and more jobs are implement...