The FCC’s reformed rules for inmate calling services (ICS) was finalized on July 28, 2021, and goes into effect on October 26, 2021.
Al Robertson and John Godwin Visit NIJO
On July 28, 2020, the NIJO team had the opportunity to spend time with our JAILCON 20/20 Keynote Speakers, Al Robertson and John Godwin of Duck Dynasty. Al and John came to NIJO headquarters to do some recon in preparation for their JAILCON 20/20 Keynote Address. During their visit they had the…
National Institute for Jail Operations and The Foundation for a Drug-Free World Announce Strategic Partnership
The National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO) and The Foundation for a Drug-Free World (FDFW) are pleased to announce a strategic partnership to address the serious and significant issues caused by the use of drugs. Effective immediately, NIJO and FDFW will work together to provide jails across the United States valuable information and resources about…
DACOTA (Detention & Corrections Online Training Academy)
Detention and Corrections Online Training Academy: DACOTA provides jail administrators and supervisors the most interactive and engaging online jail training available. The curriculum is based on current case law, with videos and real-life scenarios, and is unlike any online training ever created for corrections…Learn more…
NIJO Legal-BasedJail Guidelines
Policies, procedures and training must be centered and built around current case law and state statutes. While that may sound easy to implement, most administrators do not have the time, resources or ability to research applicable case law. Further damaging, training is often based on best practices rather than case law. ….Learn more…
Man Accidentally Locked In Jail For 32 Hours Awarded $600K
CHICAGO, IL- A man who was accidentally trapped inside a Cook County Jail cell for more than 30 hours while trying to visit his son was awarded a $600,000 settlement, an official said. A Cook County Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman confirmed the settlement Monday, but Farad Polk’s attorney could not be immediately reached for comment. “As…
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