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Campi:
Well considering that radio shack has a very inexpensive model it wont be long. We spotted one not too long ago at night. We need to set up jammers for the cell phones and now these. We might not be able to stop them but at least make it so once they send one over our institutions they lose all signal and it crashes... full thread

We have another interesting corrections topic this month; education and training. You are a certified officer and may have entered the corrections field (prisons, jails, probation, parole, and other) with a college degree, some college hours, or no college hours. Sometime during your career, you are going to look toward advancement within the agency and/or a possible job change to another criminal justice field. Or you want to improve your educational background for other reasons. Regardless of your decision, now is the time to look at some educational and professional development goals. This may consist of future promotional opportunities and retirement plans. Yes, it is not too early to begin planning in these areas... .. full story

Also this week:

• Silent Situations Are Perilous to Safety and Survival
• M.I.R.R.O.R.S.: What the Hell is in that Cell?
• The Jail Correctional Officer: The Lifeguard
• CRCC Instructor Leads Inmates to New Careers

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• September – Education and Training – What’s new, conference coverage editor@corrections.com]

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The Assistant/Deputy Superintendent under the direction of the Superintendent provides professional and administrative work in support of the Superintendent in the daily operation of the facility; manages the daily operations of the records, Classification, Medical, Food Service, Warehouse, Maintenance, Sanitation, training, Systems, Programs, LIDS, and Work Release & Home Electronic Monitoring (HEM) departments; assigns and coordinates work methods of personnel, setting priorities, and directing work of employees; evaluates and verifies employee performance through the review of completed work assignments and work techniques; identifies staff development and training needs and ensures training is obtained; ensures proper labor relations and conditions of employment are maintained; maintains records, prepares reports, and composes correspondence relative to work; implements policy and develops procedures within areas of responsibility; develops and implements procedures for educational and treatment programs based on departmental policy; reviews job applications, prepares and conducts hiring interviews,and selects the most qualified candidate; performs related work as assigned by the Superintendent...

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events

• Oct 13-14, 2016 – Portland, OR: Breakthrough Strategies for Working with Troubled Youth
• Oct 16-19, 2016 – 2016 IACTP Annual Conference
• Oct 23-28, 2016 – ICPA 18th AGM and Conference
• Nov 02-04, 2016 – Reentry Vision Summit
• Nov 02-05, 2016 – 35th Annual Research and Treatment Conference
• May 04-05, 2017 – Seattle, WA: Breakthrough Strategies to Teach and Counsel Troubled Youth

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• Spectrum Health Systems President and CEO Charles Faris to Retire in July
• Spectrum's President and CEO Recognized by the National Council for Behavioral Health for Visionary Leadership
• Spectrum Hires New Executive Director to Lead Rapidly Growing Inpatient and Residential Division
• BI Incorporated agreement with U.S. Communities allows cities, counties and states access to electronic monitoring products, services at best value
• 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
• BI Incorporated selected to operate Calaveras County Innovative Day Reporting Program for Probationers
• Wexford Health promotes senior management team members
• Matt Swando Named Divisional Vice President of BI Incorporated
• GTL Houston Expansion Project Reflects Continued Commitment to Best-in-Class Data Center Infrastructure
• Orange County, California Awards ITS Contract to GTL
• Assessing whether an electronic monitoring program is right for you
• GTL Sets Annual Record for Visitation Management: Leads Industry in Combining In-Person and Video Visitation Technology

quote of the week

"In order to carry a positive action we must develop here a positive vision. "
– Dalai Lama

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