By Tate McCotter, NIJO Executive Director An April 5, 2023, headline from AP News stated “West Virginia Atheist Inmate Sues Over Christian Programming”.1 The news article details how the inmate has taken legal action against multiple officials overseeing the administration of West Virginia’s correctional facilities. He claims that the state has infringed upon his constitutional…
POSTPONED: Hot Legal Issues & Supervisory Liability – Uinta County, WY
This 2-day seminar, hosted and paid for by the Uinta County Sheriff’s Office, will provide an overview of the hottest legal issues facing correctional professionals as well as a comprehensive discussion of all aspects of risk management and civil liability protection. Attendees will also be provided with a systematic plan of action to counter and diminish vulnerability to prisoner litigation.
Western State Sheriffs’ Association Conference
NIJO will be at Western States Sheriff’s Association Conference, February 24-27, 2020, at the Peppermill Hotel and Casino in Reno, Nevada. Don’t miss NIJO’s Legal-Based Detention Training at the conference taught by nationally renowned corrections expert, Gary DeLand, and NIJO’s Executive Director Tate McCotter. Training will take place from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm on Tuesday,…
Kansas Sheriff’s Association: SAMS
DESCRIPTION NIJO’s executive director, Tate McCotter, will be presenting at the 26th Annual Sheriff’s Administration and Management Seminar (SAMS) on January 29th, 2020. The entire seminar will be held January 27th – 29th, 2020 at the Ramada Convention Center, 420 SE 6th St., Topeka, KS 66607.
Medical Marijuana?… No, it’s Just Marijuana. Now what? – Part I
“Medical marijuana” is a trending national debate and hot topic. First let me break down the fallacy of the term, “medical marijuana.” Marijuana is a schedule I narcotic, still classified as such by the Federal government. Additionally, it may be important to understand a little history on cannabis/marijuana. “The Pure Food and Drug Act” was…
The Implications of Brady-Giglio for Law Enforcement
Editor’s Note: Because the language in the Brady-Giglio policy references law enforcement agencies and police officers specifically,those terms have been used throughout this article for consistency. However,it is important to note that the Brady-Giglio policy encompasses those who work in all areas of law enforcement,and as such,is applicable to all corrections staff/officials working in jails and prisons as well.
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