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…
Why We Need to Defend Qualified Immunity in Jails
Sheriffs and jail administrations come to know liability in an up close and personal manner which few other professions face on a regular basis. Most every sheriff might as well adopt “D” as their middle initial – it will stand for “Defendant” soon enough! Keeping the public, staff, and inmates safe and secure is a…
2023 Alabama Jail & Corrections Summit
The National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO) in partnership with Alabama Jail Administrators’ Council (AJAC) are pleased to present the Alabama Jail & Corrections Summit, 2.5 days of legal-based training for Alabama detention professionals.
AJAC 4th Quarter Training Session
Training will cover use of force in the correctional environment taught by W. Blake Strickland of Strickland & Associates-Logistics & Training LLC.
2022 Alabama Jail & Corrections Summit
The National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO) in partnership with Alabama Jail Administrators’ Council (AJAC) are pleased to present the Alabama Jail & Corrections Summit, 2.5 days of legal-based training for Alabama detention professionals.
AJAC 4th Quarter Training Session
Training will cover use of force in the correctional environment taught by W. Blake Strickland of Strickland & Associates-Logistics & Training LLC.