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Is Your Fellow Correctional Officer Struggling After a Traumatic Event?
Written by William Young – Correctional Officer, Author, and Correctional Instructor Correctional work is dangerous and often unpredictable. The environment is ever changing, and the line between conversation and conflict is razor-thin. An officer never knows...
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Benefits of a K9 Program for Police Departments
Is your department considering a K9 program? Other than the benefit of having furry friends to keep your officers company, there are many professional advantages to launching a K9 program. Hollywood depicts K9s as vicious beasts usually used for attacking...
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Five Things You Really Need to Know Before Considering a Career in Corrections
So, you’re contemplating a career in corrections. You are considering joining the hundreds of thousands of brave men and women that work behind the walls and the wire, maintaining the safety and security of their respective facilities. You have read and...
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Robot Dogs: A New Addition to Police Departments?
It is no surprise that technology has transformed law enforcement. From drones to gunshot detection systems to comprehensive scheduling software, they help police be as effective as possible. And now, robot police dogs may be the next addition to that growing list....
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Types of Police Stressors and Illnesses (and how to avoid them)
Everyone knows being a police officer is a challenging job that can push anyone to their limits. However, not all stress is the same. Depending on the situation, stress can manifest in different ways. A study categorized police stress into two types:...
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Cancer: The Hidden Threat for Firefighters
Firefighters are regularly exposed to dangerous environments. On top of the obvious threat of getting burned by flames, other health risks cause harm unknowingly in the long-term. From a study conducted by The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health...
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6 of the Best Police Recruitment Videos Out There
Recruitment for public safety agencies has drastically decreased over the last few years. Nashville saw a 59% decrease from in applicants from 2010 to 2017. Seattle saw a 50% decline in applications in one agency. In May 2019, the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department...
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The Four C’s: Control, Connection, Conversation, and Compliance
Let’s just call it what it is. The nature of our job, of our responsibility as a Correctional Officer, is changing. The days of locking people up and throwing away the key are over. There has been a shift in philosophy and the focus, the future of corrections...
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What Your Scheduling Software Should Do for You Mini-Series: Integrations
You are searching for software to make scheduling for your public safety agency easier. Scheduling is a vital function of your organization, and it’s so important that it is completed accurately without taking up countless man-hours. The right scheduling software will...
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The Unique Requirement of Police Forces Around the World
Police officers around the world typically start the same: as children that want to help protect the world. However, achieving that dream is an entirely different process depending on which country you're from. Most police departments around the world require fitness...
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