By Dr. Michael Pittaro
Addressing corruption in corrections means first understanding what might lead an employee to become corrupt. Follow these steps to learn more about what causes unethical behavior and how to deter it.
By Dr. Michael Pittaro
At just 23 years of age and less than two years on the force, Pennsylvania State Trooper Landon Weaver was shot and killed in the line of duty. Hear how his death has affected a criminal justice veteran and impacted the entire law enforcement community.
By Dr. Ron Wallace
Many administration changes can be expected with the transition of a new president. With new administrators and directors taking office at local, state and federal agencies, some criminal justice professionals might feel uncertain about the future of their careers. Find out what you can expect and how to handle transitions of power in your organization.
By Dr. Michael Pittaro
Emotional intelligence is central to the work of a correctional officer. When dealing with prisoners on a daily basis, the ability to understand emotions in yourself and those around you is crucial. Learn more about the importance of emotional intelligence and how you can harness it to improve both your success at work and your personal well-being.
By Christopher L. McFarlin
Have you heard of the Kingsley case? Learn how this Supreme Court ruling has set a new precedent for use of force against pretrial detainees. If you work in corrections, this is what you need to know about how your actions could now be examined in a court of law.
By Dr. Ron Wallace
Police are often the first to enter what could potentially be a case of domestic violence. Here’s why training is so important so police can not only recognize instances of domestic violence, but also sort out the victim from the perpetrator.
By Larson Binzer
Recruitment into human trafficking rings often begins behind prison walls. Unbeknown to many correctional officers, here is how human traffickers are using victims to their recruit fellow inmates. Learn what makes these new recruits so vulnerable and what needs to be done to help.
By John Meekins
Not enough correctional officers realize that human trafficking networks are thriving within prisons. Learn how they can be trained to use basic intelligence-gathering techniques to identify trafficking rings within female prisons.
By Larson Binzer
Female prisons are ideal recruiting grounds for human traffickers. Read how one woman was recruited while in prison and spent years unable to escape from her traffickers. Here’s why correctional facilities must raise awareness through training and help inmates who may be trapped in human trafficking networks.