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We don’t have an agility test, it would disqualify too many 5’5 350lb officer candidates. But we (as a former new hire instructor) understand we are going to lose 30- 60% of new hire in the 1st year. It is the norm in our business. If you are determined to stick it out, get the experience then go look at another county that hires full time with defined shifts. They will hire good experienced people before non experienced... full thread

Sometimes, you never know the great impact that one telephone call might have. Looking back to when I called Bill Hudson, former Michigan Department of Corrections’ Training Director, I realize that this was one of the most influential interactions of my professional life. I had called Bill just to comment on an article that he had written. Little did I know that when I hung up the telephone, I was on the road to a long and fulfilling relationship with a world class corrections training organization... full story

Also this week:

• Growing Old in the Prison Community
• A Marathon, not a Sprint: Systematic Action Is Essential to Reduce the High Costs of Corrections Fatigue
• Education and Training
• Leadership - Knowing when to walk away

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Corrections Officer

The Henderson Police Department is currently hiring for Corrections Officer. All testing through National Testing Network (NTN) must be completed by October 4, 2014. Department Overview: The Henderson Police Department is a nationally accredited agency dedicated to providing unparalleled service to the community we represent. We are one of the most technologically advanced agencies in the country. Our vision is to make Henderson the safest city in the country by providing premier police services through innovation and partnerships with our community...

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events

• Sep 12, 2014 –Early Education and Treatment for Mental Health, Substance Use Are Essential for Saving Lives
• Sep 14-17, 2014 –International Community Corrections Association (ICCA) 22nd Annual International Research Conference
• Sep 22-25, 2014 –National Association for Justice Information Systems (NAJIS) Conference
• Sep 25-27, 2014 – Midwestern Criminal Justice Association (MCJA) 2014 Annual Meeting
• Sep 28-Oct 01, 2014 – The 2014 Women Working in Corrections and Juvenile Justice National Conference
• Oct 05-08, 2014 – International Association of Correctional Training Personnel Annual Trainers' Conference
• Oct 09-10, 2014 – Breakthrough Strategies to Teach and Counsel Troubled and Incarcerated Youth - Portland, OR
• Oct 18, 2014 – Building Unity: Saving Lives Restorative Justice Conference
• Oct 18-22, 2014 – National Conference on Correctional Health Care - Las Vegas, NV
• Nov 19-22, 2014 – American Society of Criminology (ASC) Annual Meeting

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• NaphCare Awarded New Contract to Provide Medical Services at FCI Bastrop
• BI Incorporated agreement with U.S. Communities allows cities, counties and states access to electronic monitoring products, services at best value
• NaphCare Works Alongside Newton County Detention Centers and Sheriff’s Department to Earn NCCHC Accreditation for Healthcare Standards
• NaphCare Awarded New Five-Year Agreement to Provide Services at FCI Elkton
• NaphCare Supports the Efforts of NAMI of Southern Nevada
• Corizon Raises Over $12,000 To Support Children Of Incarcerated Parents
• NaphCare’s New Partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Corrections
• Corizon Launches Social Media Initiative
• BI Incorporated, SOBERLINK enter distribution agreement for SL2 alcohol monitoring system
• BI Incorporated wins award for collaboration with Verizon Wireless, Multi-Tech Systems
• Spectrum Health Systems Hosts Third Annual Excellence in Treatment Awards
• Wexford Health and DOC complete transition of inmate health care services in south Florida
• NaphCare Launches a New Website
• Corizon Announces New Clinical Risk Management Analyst
• Corizon Announces New Senior Vice President
• BI Incorporated selected to operate Calaveras County Innovative Day Reporting Program for Probationers
• Wexford Health promotes senior management team members

quote of the week

"Don't quack like a duck, soar like an eagle."
– Ken Blanchard

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