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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
Kansas Jail Training Academy (KJTA)
August 15 - August 19 at Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC)
August 15-19, 2022JAILCON22 Southern Regional Conference (Huntsville, AL)
August 16 - August 18 at AL – Huntsville Marriott at U.S. Space & Rocket CenterJAILCON22 Central Regional Conference (Indianapolis, IN)
October 11 - October 13 at IN – Embassy Suites Plainfield Indianapolis AirportKansas Jail Training Academy (KJTA)
November 7 - November 11 at Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC)
November 7-11, 2022
Expert Blog
Legal Advisory Alert: Justice Catalyst Law (JCL)
June 23, 2022 BACKGROUND. An organization called Justice Catalyst ...
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NCO Week – Central Region Jail Tour
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NCO Week – Arizona Jail Tour
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Kansas Supervisory Training
The Kansas Jail Training Academy (KJTA) continues to operate successfully ...
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Why We Need to Defend Qualified Immunity in Jails
By Tate McCotter, Executive Director National Institute for Jail ...
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SHUT THE FRONT DOOR: Using Common Sense to COVID-19 During Uncommon Times
By Tate McCotter, Executive Director National Institute for Jail ...
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Featured Spotlight

Legal Advisory Alert from WSSA and NIJO
In partnership with the Western States Sheriffs’ Association (WSSA), the National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO) began researching an organization called Justice Catalyst Law (JCL), who sent a letter via certified mail to detention facilities across the country. 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.
Register Now for JAILCON22 !
NIJO is excited to announce that in 2022, due to continued growth and demand for legal-based corrections training, JAILCON22 will be offered in 3 convenient locations. As always, JAILCON offers over 20 hours of corrections-specifc training for sheriffs, correctional & jail administrators, line level, support and medical staff. Learn more and register here.
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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