NIJO (National Institute for Jail Operations)

Alabama Jail Administrators Council (AJAC) Training - May 2025, 2025
2025-05-08 - 2025-05-09 | AL – Pell City Municipal Complex, 1000 Bruce Etheridge Parkway, Pell City, AL, 35128, United States
Alabama Jail Administrators Council (AJAC) Training

TOPICS: Body Language & Conflict Management Techniques
INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Steve Sampson
DATES: May 8-9, 2025
LOCATION: Pell City Municipal Complex
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Kansas Jail Supervisory Training April 2-4, 2025
2025-04-02 - 2025-04-04 | Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC), 11009 South Hornet, Hutchinson, KS, 67501, United States
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 come learn, apply and share these essential skills.

To register for 2025 dates or to learn more, click here.

Download printable flyer here.

Kansas Jail Supervisory Training March 31-April 2, 2025
2025-03-31 - 2025-04-02 | Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC), 11009 South Hornet, Hutchinson, KS, 67501, United States

ELITE Academy for Attorney and Risk ManagersCLASS 3 - February 5-7, 2025
2025-02-05 - 2025-02-07 | UT – Zermatt Resort & Conference Center, 784 Resort Drive, Midway, 84049, United States
The National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO) and the National Corrections and Detention Alliance (NCDA) are proud to offer Class 3 of ELITE Academy for Attorneys and Risk Managers (ARM). This training will provide you with invaluable tools to represent your corrections and detention clients and to guide proactive risk reduction strategies. You will learn proactive defense strategies that will not only posture litigation for the best outcome, but will also guide proactive exposure reduction strategies to guard against future litigation. ELITE for ARM is taught by preeminent corrections defense litigators with decades of experience representing city, county, state, federal, and private jails, prisons, and detention centers across the country.
By attending ELITE Academy, you will be armed with:

Effective litigation and case handling strategies for defending Section 1983 constitutional violation claims from the claims stage through discovery, motion practice, and trial.
Insight and analysis of current emerging legal trends in corrections defense to include legal-based analysis of specific constitutional violation claims to include use of force, transgender management, First Amendment & RLUIPA religious practice claims, failure to protect & deliberate indifference, and qualified immunity defenses.
Strategies for addressing government investigations, facility inspections, and activist group agendas.
Tips and strategies for addressing liability exposure and posturing operations to reduce future litigation

3-DAYS OF LEGAL-BASED TRAINING
FOR ATTORNEYS AND RISK MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS
$1895/person*
(Discounts available for County Attorneys–contact NIJO for more information.)

*Includes all training costs, breakfast, breaks & lunch each day–DOES NOT INCLUDE airfare, lodging & transportation to/from SLC airport.
Don’t miss your chance to attend!
CLASS 3 – February 5-7, 2025
Registration Deadline: December 23, 2024

ELITE Academy for Jail and Corrections Command Staff CLASS 7- February 3-7, 2025
2025-02-03 - 2025-02-07 | UT – Zermatt Resort & Conference Center, 784 Resort Drive, Midway, 84049, United States
ELITE Academy for Jail and Corrections Command Staff features exclusive NIJO legal-based training with a targeted administrative focus for jail and detention leadership at the highest level. With a unique curriculum specifically designed for jail and correction administrators and executives, attendees will receive training and hands-on instruction facilitated by the nation’s top experts. Limiting the number of participants per session in a world-class setting enhances the individual learning experience while building career spanning relationships through classroom and off-site events among attendees and NIJO Executive Staff. If you are looking for the best training available for command staff personnel, the ELITE Academy for Jail & Detention Staff will provide essential skills necessary to perform at the highest level.

5-DAYS OF LEGAL-BASED TRAINING FOR EXECUTIVE LEVEL STAFF

$1695/person*
(*Includes all training costs & meals–DOES NOT INCLUDE lodging, airfare, hotel & transportation to/from SLC airport.)
Don’t miss your chance to attend ELITE Academy!

CLASS 7 – February 3-7, 2025

Kansas Jail Training Academy (KJTA) November 11-15, 2024
2024-11-11 - 2024-11-15 | Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC), 11009 South Hornet, Hutchinson, KS, 67501, United States
The Kansas Sheriffs’ Association and National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO) are proud to once again offer the Kansas Jail Training Academy (KJTA), a full five days of legal-based basic training specifically for detention officers. Taught by trained NIJO instructors, attendees will receive basic training on a variety of critical topics and issues founded on case law specific to Kansas jails. The hands-on group oriented course includes complete testing for individual knowledge and comprehension. Upon successful completion, attendees can apply the classroom time and testing toward national certification.

5-DAYS OF TRAINING
$500/person*
(includes lodging + 3 meals/day!)
*A $16.25/person Registration/Processing Fee will be added at checkout for each attendee.

Download printable flyer here.

JAILCON24 Central Regional Conference (French Lick, IN)
2024-10-08 - 2024-10-10 | IN – French Lick Springs Resort, 8670 IN-56, French Lick, IN, 47432, United States
NIJO is pleased to announce JAILCON24 Central Regional Conference will once again take place at the beautiful and historic French Lick Springs Hotel in French Lick, IN. The 2.5 day conference will take place October 8-10, 2024. We look forward to seeing all the friends we made in 2022 and 2023, as well as a lot of new faces in 2024!

JAILCON will continue to be the perfect gathering place for you and other detention and corrections professionals to:

Continue to learn more about what the law requires to run a constitutionally-safe detention facility.

Discover what’s new in corrections-based products and services and meet some amazing corrections vendors.

Surround yourself with other individuals in corrections who offer solutions for some of the challenges and difficulties you face in your profession every day.

Get that much needed morale boost you deserve, plus the opportunity to feel appreciated and valued in your career.

ELITE Academy for Attorney and Risk ManagersCLASS 1 - February 7-9, 2024
2024-09-25 - 2024-09-27 | UT – Zermatt Resort & Conference Center, 784 Resort Drive, Midway, 84049, United States
The National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO) and the National Corrections and Detention Alliance (NCDA) are proud to announce the ELITE Academy for Attorneys and Risk Managers (ARM). This training will provide you with invaluable tools to represent your corrections and detention clients and to guide proactive risk reduction strategies. You will learn proactive defense strategies that will not only posture litigation for the best outcome, but will also guide proactive exposure reduction strategies to guard against future litigation. ELITE for ARM is taught by preeminent corrections defense litigators with decades of experience representing city, county, state, federal, and private jails, prisons, and detention centers across the country.
By attending ELITE Academy, you will be armed with:

Effective litigation and case handling strategies for defending Section 1983 constitutional violation claims from the claims stage through discovery, motion practice, and trial.
Insight and analysis of current emerging legal trends in corrections defense to include legal-based analysis of specific constitutional violation claims to include use of force, transgender management, First Amendment & RLUIPA religious practice claims, failure to protect & deliberate indifference, and qualified immunity defenses.
Strategies for addressing government investigations, facility inspections, and activist group agendas.
Tips and strategies for addressing liability exposure and posturing operations to reduce future litigation

3-DAYS OF LEGAL-BASED TRAINING
FOR ATTORNEYS AND RISK MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS
$1895/person*
(Discounts available for County Attorneys–contact NIJO for more information.)

*Includes all training costs, breakfast, breaks & lunch each day–DOES NOT INCLUDE airfare, lodging & transportation to/from SLC airport.
Don’t miss your chance to attend!

CLASS 2 – September 25-27, 2024
Registration Deadline: August 23, 2024

ELITE Academy for Attorney and Risk ManagersCLASS 2 - September 25-27, 2024
2024-09-25 - 2024-09-27 | UT – Zermatt Resort & Conference Center, 784 Resort Drive, Midway, 84049, United States

ELITE Academy for Jail & Detention Command StaffCLASS VI- September 23-27, 2024
2024-09-23 - 2024-09-27 | UT – Zermatt Resort & Conference Center, 784 Resort Drive, Midway, 84049, United States
ELITE Academy for Jail and Detention Command Staff features exclusive NIJO legal-based training with a targeted administrative focus for jail and detention leadership at the highest level. With a unique curriculum specifically designed for jail and correction administrators and executives, attendees will receive training and hands-on instruction facilitated by the nation’s top experts. Limiting the number of participants per session in a world-class setting enhances the individual learning experience while building career spanning relationships through classroom and off-site events among attendees and NIJO Executive Staff. If you are looking for the best training available for command staff personnel, the ELITE Academy for Jail Detention Command STaff will provide essential skills necessary to perform at the highest level.

5-DAYS OF LEGAL-BASED TRAINING FOR EXECUTIVE LEVEL STAFF

$1695/person*
(*Includes all training costs & meals–DOES NOT INCLUDE lodging, airfare, hotel & transportation to/from SLC airport.)
Don’t miss your chance to attend ELITE Academy!

CLASS VI – September 23-27, 2024

JAILCON24 Southern Regional Conference (Mobile, AL)
2024-08-27 - 2024-08-29 | AL – Mobile Renaissance Riverview Hotel, 64 S Water St., Mobile, AL, 36602, United States
NIJO is pleased to announce that due to continued growth and demand, JAILCON24 Southern Regional Conference will be hosted at the Mobile Renaissance Riverview Hotel and the Mobile Convention Center on August 27-29, 2024. We look forward to seeing our faithful JAILCON “regulars”, as well as many new faces in 2024!

JAILCON will continue to be the perfect gathering place for you and other detention and corrections professionals to:

Continue to learn more about what the law requires to run a constitutionally-safe detention facility.

Discover what’s new in corrections-based products and services and meet some amazing corrections vendors.

Surround yourself with other individuals in corrections who offer solutions for some of the challenges and difficulties you face in your profession every day.

Get that much needed morale boost you deserve, plus the opportunity to feel appreciated and valued in your career.

Kansas Jail Training Academy (KJTA) August 12-16, 2024
2024-08-12 - 2024-08-16 | Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC), 11009 South Hornet, Hutchinson, KS, 67501, United States

JAILCON24 Western Regional Conference (Chandler, AL)
2024-06-10 - 2024-06-12 | AZ – Gila River Resort at Wild Horse Pass, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd, Chandler, AZ, 85226, United States
We hope you’ll join us for JAILCON24 Western Regional Conference at the Gila River Resort at Wild Horse Pass, in Chandler, AZ, June 10-12, 2024. We look forward to seeing our faithful JAILCON “regulars”, as well as many new faces in 2024!

JAILCON will continue to be the perfect gathering place for you and other detention and corrections professionals to:

Continue to learn more about what the law requires to run a constitutionally-safe detention facility.

Discover what’s new in corrections-based products and services and meet some amazing corrections vendors.

Surround yourself with other individuals in corrections who offer solutions for some of the challenges and difficulties you face in your profession every day.

Get that much needed morale boost you deserve, plus the opportunity to feel appreciated and valued in your career.

Kansas Jail Training Academy (KJTA) May 20-24, 2024
2024-05-20 - 2024-05-24 | Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC), 11009 South Hornet, Hutchinson, KS, 67501, United States

Kansas Supervisory Training - Session 2
2024-03-20 - 2024-03-22 | Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC), 11009 South Hornet, Hutchinson, KS, 67501, United States
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 come learn, apply and share these essential skills.
SESSION #2

DATES: March 20-22, 2024 (Wed 1300 – Fri 1700)
COST: $500/person*
* Includes training, lodging & meals at KLETC
Each session consists of 2.5 days (20 hours) of legal-based training for all jail personnel with supervisory duties & responsibilites.
SESSION TOPICS:
SUPERVISORY ROLES
• Responsibilities, duties & interaction with line staff
& command staff.
• Staff discipline & confronting negative behavior.
SCHEDULING MANAGEMENT
• Basic scheduling rules & considerations.
DOCUMENTATION
• Report writing, critical incidents & accident/injury reporting
LEADERSHIP
• Leadership skills, managing amidst change
• Time management
OPERATIONAL ISSUES
• Inmate, staff, vendor & volunteer management
DE-ESCALATION FOR SUPERVISORS
• Decision-making for first-line supervisors
• Intervening with inmates (gen pop & special/PC pop)
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
• Verbal, non-verbal, and written communication
RISK MANAGEMENT
• Conducting self-audits, preparing for external inspections
Download Flyer here

Kansas Supervisory Training - Session 1
2024-03-18 - 2024-03-20 | Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC), 11009 South Hornet, Hutchinson, KS, 67501, United States
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 come learn, apply and share these essential skills.
SESSION #1

DATES: March 18-20, 2024 (Mon 0800 – Wed 1200)
COST: $500/person*
* Includes training, lodging & meals at KLETC
Each session consists of 2.5 days (20 hours) of legal-based training for all jail personnel with supervisory duties & responsibilites.
SESSION TOPICS:
SUPERVISORY ROLES
• Responsibilities, duties & interaction with line staff
& command staff.
• Staff discipline & confronting negative behavior.
SCHEDULING MANAGEMENT
• Basic scheduling rules & considerations.
DOCUMENTATION
• Report writing, critical incidents & accident/injury reporting
LEADERSHIP
• Leadership skills, managing amidst change
• Time management
OPERATIONAL ISSUES
• Inmate, staff, vendor & volunteer management
DE-ESCALATION FOR SUPERVISORS
• Decision-making for first-line supervisors
• Intervening with inmates (gen pop & special/PC pop)
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
• Verbal, non-verbal, and written communication
RISK MANAGEMENT
• Conducting self-audits, preparing for external inspections
Download Flyer here

ELITE Academy for Attorney and Risk ManagersCLASS 1 - February 7-9, 2024
2024-02-07 - 2024-02-09 | UT – Zermatt Resort & Conference Center, 784 Resort Drive, Midway, 84049, United States
The National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO) and the National Corrections and Detention Alliance (NCDA) are proud to announce the 1st ELITE Academy for Attorneys and Risk Managers (ARM). This training will provide you with invaluable tools to represent your corrections and detention clients and to guide proactive risk reduction strategies. You will learn proactive defense strategies that will not only posture litigation for the best outcome, but will also guide proactive exposure reduction strategies to guard against future litigation. ELITE for ARM is taught by preeminent corrections defense litigators with decades of experience representing city, county, state, federal, and private jails, prisons, and detention centers across the country.
By attending ELITE Academy, you will be armed with:

Effective litigation and case handling strategies for defending Section 1983 constitutional violation claims from the claims stage through discovery, motion practice, and trial.
Insight and analysis of current emerging legal trends in corrections defense to include legal-based analysis of specific constitutional violation claims to include use of force, transgender management, First Amendment & RLUIPA religious practice claims, failure to protect & deliberate indifference, and qualified immunity defenses.
Strategies for addressing government investigations, facility inspections, and activist group agendas.
Tips and strategies for addressing liability exposure and posturing operations to reduce future litigation

3-DAYS OF LEGAL-BASED TRAINING
FOR ATTORNEYS AND RISK MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS
$1895/person*
(Discounts available for County Attorneys–contact NIJO for more information.)

*Includes all training costs, breakfast, breaks & lunch each day–DOES NOT INCLUDE airfare, lodging & transportation to/from SLC airport.
Don’t miss your chance to attend!

CLASS 1 – February 7-9, 2024
Registration Deadline: January 12, 2024

ELITE Academy for Jail and Detention Command Staff CLASS V- February 5-9, 2024
2024-02-05 - 2024-02-09 | UT – Zermatt Resort & Conference Center, 784 Resort Drive, Midway, 84049, United States
ELITE Academy for Jail and Detention Command Staff features exclusive NIJO legal-based training with a targeted administrative focus for jail and detention leadership at the highest level. With a unique curriculum specifically designed for jail and correction administrators and executives, attendees will receive training and hands-on instruction facilitated by the nation’s top experts. Limiting the number of participants per session in a world-class setting enhances the individual learning experience while building career spanning relationships through classroom and off-site events among attendees and NIJO Executive Staff. If you are looking for the best training available for command staff personnel, the ELITE Academy for Jail & Detention Staff will provide essential skills necessary to perform at the highest level.

5-DAYS OF LEGAL-BASED TRAINING FOR EXECUTIVE LEVEL STAFF

$1695/person*
(*Includes all training costs & meals–DOES NOT INCLUDE lodging, airfare, hotel & transportation to/from SLC airport.)
Don’t miss your chance to attend ELITE Academy!

CLASS V – February 5-9, 2024

Kansas Jail Training Academy (KJTA) Nov 13-17, 2023
2023-11-13 - 2023-11-17 | Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC), 11009 South Hornet, Hutchinson, KS, 67501, United States
The Kansas Sheriffs’ Association and National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO) are proud to once again offer the Kansas Jail Training Academy (KJTA), a full five days of legal-based basic training specifically for detention officers. Taught by trained NIJO instructors, attendees will receive basic training on a variety of critical topics and issues founded on case law specific to Kansas jails. The hands-on group oriented course includes complete testing for individual knowledge and comprehension. Upon successful completion, attendees can apply the classroom time and testing toward national certification!

To register for 2023 dates or to learn more, click here.

Download printable flyer here.

AJAC Regional Supervisor Training
2023-10-04 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | AL – Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Training Building, 1920 Beech Avenue SE, Cullman, AL, 35055, United States
DATE: October 4, 2023
TIME: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
LOCATION: St. Clair County Jail, Pell City, AL
COST: $50/person

TOPICS TO BE DISCUSSED:

How Do I Lead?

Decision Making

Failure to Supervise

Crisis De-Escalation

INSTRUCTOR:
Aaron Dawson, Ph.D., B.C.E., M.A.C.C.

Aaron Dawson has made a lifestyle of investing in others, regardless of the field. His background in education, ministry, counseling, and corrections has provided a variety of experiences and interactions that aid in his instruction. He has served in Administrative/Leadership roles in multiple contexts including as a principal (10 years), Warden (10 years), and Pastor (15 years). He was part of the founding board of the Alabama Jail Administrators’ Council, created to bring professional level training to jails in Alabama. He currently serves as it’s Executive Director. Aaron instructs for NIJO, the Alabama Basic Corrections Academy, Sampson Testing and Training, and as an independent consultant. Aaron focuses on interpersonal relationship and interaction, leadership, communication, personal growth, and the fundamentals of character success.
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JAILCON23 Southern Regional Conference (Gulf Shores, AL)
2023-08-28 - 2023-08-30 | AL – The Lodge at Gulf State Park, 21196 East Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL, 36542, United States
NIJO is pleased to announce that JAILCON23 Southern Regional Conference will take place at a new and exciting location August 28-30, 2023! We have selected The Lodge at Gulf Shores State Park in Gulf Shores, AL, as our new venue, and look forward to seeing our faithful JAILCON “regulars”, as well as many new faces in 2023!

JAILCON will continue to be the perfect gathering place for you and other detention and corrections professionals to:

Continue to learn more about what the law requires to run a constitutionally-safe detention facility.

Discover what’s new in corrections-based products and services and meet some amazing corrections vendors.

Surround yourself with other individuals in corrections who offer solutions for some of the challenges and difficulties you face in your profession every day.

Get that much needed morale boost you deserve, plus the opportunity to feel appreciated and valued in your career.

Kansas Jail Training Academy (KJTA) August 14-18, 2023
2023-08-14 - 2023-08-18 | Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC), 11009 South Hornet, Hutchinson, KS, 67501, United States

Alabama Basic Corrections (ABC) Academy - Live Training (Session #2)
2023-07-18 08:00 - 2023-07-20 17:00 | AL – Demopolis City Civic Center, 501 N. Commissioners Ave, Demopolis, AL, United States
Recognizing the need to provide legal-based, quality training for line level staff throughout the state of Alabama, Alabama Jail Administrators’ Council (AJAC) and National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO) developed the Alabama Basic Corrections Academy. ABC Academy offers 72 hours of training combining online (pre-requisite) training with live training taught by some of the top experts in corrections.
There are two live sessions being offered this year. Session #2 of the live portion of the ABC Academy, will take place June 18-20, 2023, in Demopolis, AL, and will offer 37 credit hours of legal-based training developed by AJAC in partnership with NIJO.
Topics covered include:

Use of Force (22 Hours)
Handcuffing, inmate searches
Taser and Chemical Aerosol
Use and Application of Restraints
Defensive Tactics
Use of Force
Decision Management (11 Hours)
Decision Making
De-Escalations Skills
First Aid / CPR
Gender Responsive Issues
Survival Mindset / Hostage Response
Staff Offender Relations
Managing Mentally Ill Population
Communication Skills (4 Hours)
Reporting Writing/Documentation
Interpersonal Communication

* Attendees must complete the online training sessions prior to attending the live session.

Download flyer here

JAILCON23 Western Regional Conference (Chandler, AZ)
2023-06-05 - 2023-06-07 | AZ – Gila River Resort at Wild Horse Pass, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd, Chandler, AZ, 85226, United States
NIJO is pleased to announce that JAILCON23 WesternRegional Conference will take place at a new and exciting location June 5-7, 2023! We have selected Gila River Resort at Wild Horse Pass in Chandler, AZ, as our new venue, and look forward to seeing our faithful JAILCON “regulars”, as well as many new faces in 2023!

JAILCON will continue to be the perfect gathering place for you and other detention and corrections professionals to:

Continue to learn more about what the law requires to run a constitutionally-safe detention facility.

Discover what’s new in corrections-based products and services and meet some amazing corrections vendors.

Surround yourself with other individuals in corrections who offer solutions for some of the challenges and difficulties you face in your profession every day.

Get that much needed morale boost you deserve, plus the opportunity to feel appreciated and valued in your career.

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Kansas Jail Training Academy (KJTA) May 22-26, 2023
2023-05-22 - 2023-05-26 | Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC), 11009 South Hornet, Hutchinson, KS, 67501, United States

Alabama Basic Corrections (ABC) Academy - Live Training (Session #1)
2023-05-08 08:00 - 2023-05-10 17:00 | AL – Pell City Municipal Complex, 1000 Bruce Etheridge Parkway, Pell City, AL, 35128, United States
Recognizing the need to provide legal-based, quality training for line level staff throughout the state of Alabama, Alabama Jail Administrators’ Council (AJAC) and National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO) developed the Alabama Basic Corrections Academy. ABC Academy offers 72 hours of training combining online (pre-requisite) training with live training taught by some of the top experts in corrections.
There are two live sessions being offered this year. Session #1 of the live portion of the ABC Academy, will take place May 8-10, 2023, in Pell City, AL, and will offer 37 credit hours of legal-based training developed by AJAC in partnership with NIJO.
Topics covered include:

Use of Force (22 Hours)
Handcuffing, inmate searches
Taser and Chemical Aerosol
Use and Application of Restraints
Defensive Tactics
Use of Force
Decision Management (11 Hours)
Decision Making
De-Escalations Skills
First Aid / CPR
Gender Responsive Issues
Survival Mindset / Hostage Response
Staff Offender Relations
Managing Mentally Ill Population
Communication Skills (4 Hours)
Reporting Writing/Documentation
Interpersonal Communication

* Attendees must complete the online training sessions prior to attending the live session.

Download flyer here

Kansas Supervisory Training - Session 2
2023-03-29 - 2023-03-31 | Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC), 11009 South Hornet, Hutchinson, KS, 67501, United States
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 come learn, apply and share these essential skills.
SESSION #2

DATES: March 29 – 31, 2023 (Wed 1300 – Fri 1700)
COST: $500/person*
* Includes training, lodging & meals at KLETC
Each session consists of 2.5 days (20 hours) of legal-based training for all jail personnel with supervisory duties & responsibilites.
SESSION TOPICS:
SUPERVISORY ROLES
• Responsibilities, duties & interaction with line staff
& command staff.
• Staff discipline & confronting negative behavior.
SCHEDULING MANAGEMENT
• Basic scheduling rules & considerations.
DOCUMENTATION
• Report writing, critical incidents & accident/injury reporting
LEADERSHIP
• Leadership skills, managing amidst change
• Time management
OPERATIONAL ISSUES
• Inmate, staff, vendor & volunteer management
DE-ESCALATION FOR SUPERVISORS
• Decision-making for first-line supervisors
• Intervening with inmates (gen pop & special/PC pop)
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
• Verbal, non-verbal, and written communication
RISK MANAGEMENT
• Conducting self-audits, preparing for external inspections
Download Flyer here

Kansas Supervisory Training - Session 1
2023-03-27 - 2023-03-29 | Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC), 11009 South Hornet, Hutchinson, KS, 67501, United States
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 come learn, apply and share these essential skills.
SESSION #1

DATES: March 27 – 29, 2023 (Mon 0800 – Wed 1200)
COST: $500/person*
* Includes training, lodging & meals at KLETC
Each session consists of 2.5 days (20 hours) of legal-based training for all jail personnel with supervisory duties & responsibilites.
SESSION TOPICS:
SUPERVISORY ROLES
• Responsibilities, duties & interaction with line staff
& command staff.
• Staff discipline & confronting negative behavior.
SCHEDULING MANAGEMENT
• Basic scheduling rules & considerations.
DOCUMENTATION
• Report writing, critical incidents & accident/injury reporting
LEADERSHIP
• Leadership skills, managing amidst change
• Time management
OPERATIONAL ISSUES
• Inmate, staff, vendor & volunteer management
DE-ESCALATION FOR SUPERVISORS
• Decision-making for first-line supervisors
• Intervening with inmates (gen pop & special/PC pop)
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
• Verbal, non-verbal, and written communication
RISK MANAGEMENT
• Conducting self-audits, preparing for external inspections
Download Flyer here

Arizona Jail Supervisor Training - Session 2 (Mohave County, AZ)
2023-03-23 - 2023-03-24 | AZ – Mohave County Sheriff’s Office Training Room, 600 W. Beale Street, Kingman, AZ, 86401, United States
Arizona Jail Supervisors Training
TRAINING DATES & LOCATIONS:
SESSION #1 – March 20-21, 2023 – Gila County, AZ
SESSION #2 – March 23-24, 2023 – Mohave County, AZ
REGISTRATION COST: FREE*
(*All agencies are responsible for their attendee(s) lodging, travel and per diem.)
PLEASE NOTE: ACIP customers will receive 1st priority if training fills up.
ACIP, in partnership with the National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO), is proud to offer two training sessions** targeted specifically for those serving in supervisory roles in Arizona jails. Each 2-Day training seminar offers 16 hours of legal-based training to further professional growth and confidence on the following important supervisory topics:
SUPERVISORY ROLES – Supervise & Train

Responsibilities, Duties, and Interaction with Line Staff, Command Staff
Staff Discipline (confronting negative staff behavior)

DOCUMENTATION

Report Writing
Critical Incidents

AUDITING YOUR POLICIES (AARMS)

Are Your Policies Legal-Based?

PROHIBITED HARASSMENT

Using Legal-Based Jail Guidelines (LBJG) to Develop Legal-Based Policies

INMATE MENTAL HEALTH

Recognizing, Responding, and Coordination of Care

SUICIDE PREVENTION AND RESPONSE

Jail Suicides – Liability and Loss Prevention
Inmate Suicide – Prevention and Response

To enhance consistency, the curriculum adheres to the same NIJO principles taught in DACOTA (the Detention and Corrections Online Training Academy) and the Arizona Legal-Based Jail Guidelines (AZ-LBJG), currently being used in several jails throughout the state.
** This training is approved for all levels of NIJO National Certification (NCCO, NCCS and NCCE).
Download printable flyer here.

CANCELLATION POLICY
ACIP is generously covering all ​training and registration costs for this valuable training and space is limited. Therefore, if attendees reserve a training spot, but do not attend, it prohibits someone else from attending that might have been able to attend if space was available. As a professional courtesy, please notify NIJO of any cancellations in writing (email: khoskins@jailtraining.org) no less than 2 weeks before the start of the training. If you don’t attend the training, your agency will be billed $100/person for “NO SHOWS”.

Arizona Jail Supervisor Training - Session 1
2023-03-20 - 2023-03-21 | AZ – Gila County Sheriff’s Office Training Facility, 900 E. Fairgrounds Road, Globe, AZ, 85501, United States
Arizona Jail Supervisors Training
TRAINING DATES & LOCATIONS:
SESSION #1 – March 20-21, 2023 – Gila County, AZ
SESSION #2 – March 23-24, 2023 – Mohave County, AZ
REGISTRATION COST: FREE*
(*All agencies are responsible for their attendee(s) lodging, travel and per diem.)
PLEASE NOTE: ACIP customers will receive 1st priority if training fills up.

ACIP, in partnership with the National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO), is proud to offer two training sessions** targeted specifically for those serving in supervisory roles in Arizona jails. Each 2-Day training seminar offers 16 hours of legal-based training to further professional growth and confidence on the following important supervisory topics:
SUPERVISORY ROLES – Supervise & Train

Responsibilities, Duties, and Interaction with Line Staff, Command Staff
Staff Discipline (confronting negative staff behavior)

DOCUMENTATION

Report Writing
Critical Incidents

AUDITING YOUR POLICIES (AARMS)

Are Your Policies Legal-Based?

PROHIBITED HARASSMENT

Using Legal-Based Jail Guidelines (LBJG) to Develop Legal-Based Policies

INMATE MENTAL HEALTH

Recognizing, Responding, and Coordination of Care

SUICIDE PREVENTION AND RESPONSE

Jail Suicides – Liability and Loss Prevention
Inmate Suicide – Prevention and Response

To enhance consistency, the curriculum adheres to the same NIJO principles taught in DACOTA (the Detention and Corrections Online Training Academy) and the Arizona Legal-Based Jail Guidelines (AZ-LBJG), currently being used in several jails throughout the state.
** This training is approved for all levels of NIJO National Certification (NCCO, NCCS and NCCE).
Download a printable flyer here.

CANCELLATION POLICY
ACIP is generously covering all ​training and registration costs for this valuable training and space is limited. Therefore, if attendees reserve a training spot, but do not attend, it prohibits someone else from attending that might have been able to attend if space was available. As a professional courtesy, please notify NIJO of any cancellations in writing (email: khoskins@jailtraining.org) no less than 2 weeks before the start of the training. If you don’t attend the training, your agency will be billed $100/person for “NO SHOWS”.
