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Welcome to National Institute for Jail Operations
Legal-Based Resources for Agencies and Professionals serving in the Corrections Field
The National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO) is dedicated to serving those who operate jails, detention and correctional facilities across the country. NIJO recognizes and understands the enormous liability and increasing litigation facing administrators. We provide a compilation of legal-based resources and information to assist agencies in making facilities safer and more secure, helping you proactively defend against frivolous litigation to protect against adverse publicity and liability.
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Our Services
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Upcoming Training Events
AJAC Regional Supervisor Training
October 4 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm at AL – St. Clair County JailKansas Jail Training Academy (KJTA)
November 13 - November 17 at Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC)
Nov 13-17, 2023ELITE Academy
February 5, 2024 - February 9, 2024 at UT – Zermatt Resort & Conference Center
CLASS V- February 5-9, 2024Kansas Jail Training Academy (KJTA)
May 20, 2024 - May 24, 2024 at Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC)
May 20-24, 2024ELITE Academy
September 23, 2024 - September 27, 2024 at UT – Zermatt Resort & Conference Center
CLASS VI- September 23-27, 2024
Expert Blog
JAILCON23 Southern Region Corrections Professionals Awards
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JAILCON23 Southern Regional Conference Summary
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BE DEFENSIBLE:
Knowing the Differences Between National Standards, Contract Agreements and Legal-Based Guidelines
By Tate McCotter, NIJO Executive Director An April 5, ...
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Be Prepared for Your Deposition: The Dos and Don’ts
Is your agency getting sued? Have you been called ...
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Why We Need to Defend Qualified Immunity in Jails
Sheriffs and jail administrations come to know liability in ...
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JAILCON23 Western Regional Conference Summary
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Featured Spotlight

Legal Advisory Alert from WSSA and NIJO
NIJO and WSSA are analyzing JCL's intentions, letter contents and distribution patterns, and is analyzing potential outcomes which might affect the operations, policy and potential litigation liability exposure for corrections agencies across the country. Read alert here.
Join us for the 2nd Season of "The Shakedown"
To kick of the 2nd Season of "The Shakedown", Podcast Host, Warden Aaron Dawson, heads to Arizona for a 2-part SPECIAL EDITION on the border crisis. If you don't think you're affected by the border crisis--THINK AGAIN. "85% of all illegal narcotics come from the southwest border". Listen/watch now.
Two Free Life Skill Online Courses
The series of Truth About Drugs courses have been designed so anyone can learn the truth about drugs. The Way to Happiness free online course points the way to a better, happier and more fulfilling life for the individual and those around him. For more information contact Sandra Lucas at email or call 801-577-1251.Heading section
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