Corrections professionals are encountering an increasing trend challenging the use of administrative segregation. The conflict is mostly being stirred up by the media, legislatures, inmate advocate groups and the public. Some have tried to link isolated incidences where administrative segregation was in use with an in-custody death and or other situations regarding an inmate’s behavior,often tied to mental health issues.
In partnership with the Western States Sheriffs’ Association, the National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO) began analyzing the JCL’s background, 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.
For the 2nd year, NIJO is honoring corrections professionals during NCO Week by visiting over 30 jails in Arizona, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska.
For the 2nd year, NIJO is honoring corrections professionals during NCO Week by visiting over 30 jails in Arizona, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska.
The Kansas Jail Training Academy (KJTA) continues to operate successfully for basic training for corrections officers, however, many agencies have expressed the need to offer corresponding legal-based training specifically designed for supervisors. With input from the KSA Jail Committee, the National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO) has designed a curriculum in 8 core supervisory areas. Attendees are encouraged to…
By Tate McCotter, Executive Director National Institute for Jail Operations Many correctional facilities across the country have been operating short staffed, overpopulated and challenged in caring for a mentally ill population that has no business being in their facilities. Resilient administrators have done the best they can with what few resources they have under these…
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