In closing, being a successful corrections supervisor can be rewarding and positive. Good supervision can dispel the negative myths about corrections. Supervisors have to move through differing ideologies about corrections, and have a firm understanding of staff responsibilities. Good supervisors can aspire to lead, being responsive to their subordinates and having the resilience and passion to carry on. Transformational leadership can motivate staff, recognize good work, and through firm discipline and mentoring, deal with problem staff.

Are you looking for a comparison between wristbands and ID cards used for inmate identification? In this blog, we'll cover how each form factor...

Getting to 100% compliance is possible. At the end of the day it comes down to a few checklist items. These are not quick fixes. Some of these are cultural changes that will take time and dedication to implement. None of these take effect in a vacuum. Other people from your team need buy-in and help to make these changes. Getting to 100% comprises prioritizing what matters. Rounds, employees, competent supervision and quality of data collection.

The life of a corrections officer is far from easy and, like in any other profession, mistakes can happen. The top 4 mistakes most often made by corrections officers while completing rounds includes not observing the inmates properly, trying to complete checks too quickly, getting distracted, and...

We deal with risks and threats daily as corrections professionals. Infectious diseases are part of what officers and staff face on their daily walk. We can't stop taking in detainees just because there's a pandemic. So what do we do? Dr. Spaulding met with Guardian RFID at St. Mary's County (MD) to break down what COVID-19 (coronavirus) is, how we can help stop the transmission from inmate to inmate, and inmate to officer. Our goal is to help supply the information and tools to reduce risk and help provide a safer, smarter, more secure facility.

Masks are becoming a commonplace part of personal protective equipment (PPE) for many Americans. This includes industries that didn’t use protective masks prior to the COVID era, or their use of masks was seldom and selective. Many Americans are finding that there’s a learning curve with the types of masks that are available, and what is most appropriate for use. Assuming you can find them.

It's absolutely necessary to continue shift briefings both during and after COVID-19. The way the information is communicated may look different, but the need is still there to make sure all staff is on the same page. This blog contains tips and ideas of how to continue to pass along this information from shift to shift.

"The sheer amount of paperwork each officer is responsible for, added to the physical tasks staff have to do each day, was burdensome to our officers," said Lt. Jeffrey Jackson, DeSoto Co. Sheriff's Office (Hernando, Mississippi.) DeSoto Co. Jail, with an average daily population of 366 inmates, uses GUARDIAN RFID to optimize their ACA accreditation, strengthen their defensibility, and maximize staff accountability to automate cell checks, programs attendance, meal offerings, supply passes, and more in real-time. Join the #Warrior community! Visit us online at https://info.guardianrfid.com/contact-us ******************************************* Check out these helpful links to learn more about the Command & Control Platform: ►How to Deploy GUARDIAN RFID Article: http://bit.ly/2GRJb9a ►5 Tips to Maximize Success with Rounds: http://bit.ly/2Bemi9L ►Subscribe to our blog: http://bit.ly/2BZKzRt ►Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly