Safety of juvenile correction officers and support staff

>> what's your opinion?

Campi
The issue isn’t if it is right or wrong. The issue is the kind of force and how it is used. Sadly age and relative strength are factors. Also appearances play a role. Whether you agree with it or not are you willing to stand up in front of 12 people or 1-3 judges and fight for your convictions with your livelihood on the line and possible jail time. That’s the reality. When that poor little punk that stabbed you is sitting across the aisle from you playing victim and you are a big scary prison guard who is getting portrayed by every single mistake you have made your entire life... view full thread

Tales From the Local Jail: Oh Great! Another Ethics Class!!

Gary F. Cornelius, First Lt. (Retired)

As sure as the sun comes up every morning, corrections veterans know that when there is a serious case of staff misconduct, such as contraband smuggling, sex with inmates, etc., there will be a push for ethics training. Some corrections officers (COs) think that ethics training is a waste of time-after all, they have never been in trouble. But they cannot brush aside the fact that some veteran corrections officers with many years on the job commit unethical acts. Those are the ones that we read about or see on the local news... read full story

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Group Life Coordinator 2

The Group Life Coordinator 2 ensures a safe and secure environment for the public, youth offenders, and staff. The Group Life Coordinator 2 provides pro-social role modeling by working directly with youth offenders carrying out the specific day to day functions of each unit. This includes coaching, confronting, and correcting the behavior of youth offenders... >> view full job posting

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