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Chris Jones

The Officer’s Code

Chris Jones is a Senior Correctional Officer (Sergeant) with the Iowa Department of Corrections at the Iowa State Penitentiary. He has served with the department for 11 years, and has worked all levels of custody including minimum/minimum outs, medium, maximum and special needs. In addition to his duties as a Sergeant, Chris is a Security Threat Group Intelligence Officer, and serves on the Crisis Negotiation Team.

LATEST ARTICLES
Why you should think again before you post that comment
Sure, the First Amendment gives you the right to say whatever you want, but does that mean you should? Remember, everyone is watching
September 22, 2014 08:47 AM
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To punish or not to punish: An officer’s role
Are offenders sent to prison to be punished?
December 11, 2012 05:21 AM
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Correctional careers: A few rules for new hires
If you plan on making a career out of corrections, asking questions is key to your success
October 23, 2012 06:03 AM
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Basics of managing STG populations
Management starts with policy
September 18, 2012 04:27 AM
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Officer safety: 3 concepts to keep in mind
Here are some things to keep in mind besides the old clichés about keeping your head on a swivel, and remembering where you work
August 13, 2012 04:14 PM
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Making deals with gang leaders
Security threat groups are disruptive and are among the most difficult populations to manage
July 09, 2012 03:31 PM
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Why you should be a better mentor
Pro-social role modeling, in the same way it affects the inmates we are charged with keeping, also affects the officers and other staff members that we come into contact with
March 15, 2011 11:14 AM
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Fitness & Health
An officer’s responsibility to rehabilitation
This isn’t about ‘hug-a-thug;’ this is about respecting yourself and your job
January 03, 2011 09:10 AM
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