I spoke this week with Mark Bolton, recently retired from his role as director of the Louisville Metropolitan Department of Corrections. Topics: National Correctional Officer Week, 2020 What it means to lead a jail What it takes to influence local justice system actions that affect who is brought to the jail. Recognizing the challenges of […]
An interview with Stacy Sinner
Stacy Sinner is a retired jail administrator from Olmsted County, Minnesota, who now consults with public safety and corrections agencies in inmate management, executive coaching, capacity building, and other areas. Here, Connie Clem interviews Ms. Sinner in a conversation that covers key principles in inmate management and culture change in correctional agencies. Sinner describes her […]
Professional and Positive: Jail Staff Culture for Today
** Postponed ** Registration for the new date will be announced. Being a jail officer or deputy is difficult enough without having to work with fellow staff who are negative in their thoughts and actions. They may have a bad attitude, treat inmates in a condescending manner, or ignore the inmates’ basic needs and civil […]
It’s the Right Thing to Do: Consular Notification & Access
How American jails treat foreign nationals here in the U.S. can—and does—affect what happens to U.S. citizens who are in trouble abroad. Jail Matters hosted a free webcast on the essential, but sometimes overlooked, subject of consular notification. The presenter is Wally Doerge, Consular Notification Officer, U.S. Department of State. Replay View the recorded program […]