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2011
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Circumstances surrounding the untimely death of Correctional Officer Jayme Biendl at the hands of an inmate are the focus of this incident review. This report “identifies systems, policies, practices, protocol, and technology within MCC/WRS [Monroe C... Read More
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2011
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Information regarding the “circumstances of deaths that occur during, or shortly after, state or local law enforcement officers engage in an arrest or restraint process” is presented. Sixty-one percent (61%) of arrest-related deaths were due to homic... Read More
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2010
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Statistics about the 8,110 inmate deaths occurring in local jails during 2000-2007 are presented. Some findings are: over 80% of U.S. jails had no deaths in their custody; 53% of all deaths were due to illness with heart disease being the leading cau... Read More
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2009
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2009
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Factors related to the substantial decrease in the number of prison inmate homicides are examined. Sections of this report following an abstract include: historical statistical overview; conditions associated with homicides in custody; and conclusio... Read More
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2009
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This article discusses “how and when to use deadly force in a correctional facility and most importantly how to defend your actions” (p.1). Topics covered include: while taking a life is very rare, at times it must be done; the “unbeatable attitude”;... Read More
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2008
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The use of the Promoting Situational Risk Interventions by Situational Management - Scottish Prison Service Version (PRISM-SPS) is evaluated. Sections of this report include overview, abstract, background, methodology, results (e.g., risk factors rat... Read More
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2008
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Factors related to the prevention of victimization, violence, and trauma experienced by female inmates are described. Prevention/intervention strategies for correctional practice are also supplied for the factors involved, be they individual, relatio... Read More
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2008
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This report describes programs for female inmates that help them to overcome violence and ensure their safety inside and outside the correctional facility. A comprehensive set of programs includes the following components: breaking the cycle of dest... Read More
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1995
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This report briefly describes the philosophy and policy of handling disturbances, as well as the command centers, communications, tactics, equipment, and support services needed during a disturbance. Other topics discussed are inmate management, and ... Read More
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1987
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The purpose of this project is to develop a curriculum that will be used to instruct correctional staff in a variety of non-violent alternatives for dealing with potentially violent inmate situations.... Read More
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1981
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Title of project: Development of Training Programs and Materials in Response to Prison Violence.... Read More
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