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Lexipol provides policy management solutions and training for public safety and corrections agencies, helping facilities ensure compliance with state and federal laws. This directory offers articles and resources on how Lexipol’s services can enhance policy development, risk management, and staff training within correctional facilities. Understanding Lexipol’s benefits can help administrators maintain up-to-date policies and reduce liability. For related content, explore our section on Corrections Policies.
From body cameras to healthcare access, the new year will bring key policy shifts to improve corrections operations
Learn how inmate privacy violations, as officers observed an inmate’s naked body during childbirth, led to a lawsuit in Brown v. Dickey
Today, most agencies have reduced or eliminated pensions; that means it’s on you to financially plan for retirement
Jail suicide prevention training, teaching officers to recognize and respond to inmates at risk, saves lives through vigilance and care
Hiring the right wellness coordinator for your agency is an investment in the health and resilience of your entire organization
These apps can serve as invaluable tools in fostering resilience and preventing burnout among first responders
The initiative addresses the growing mental wellness challenges among correctional staff members amid staffing shortages and budget constraints
Take charge of your physical health and wellness so you can identify potential issues and address them before they cause trouble
The most effective programs, in my view, are those in which staff members confront the inmates about the problems and behavior that got them locked up
Inmates can be resourceful, turning everyday items into dangerous weapons, often to gain status or for protection
The safety of your personnel, your facility and your inmates depend on these inspections
As a first responder, it’s easy to get disconnected from home and family; make your home a sanctuary and be present for your loved ones
Prioritize first responder safety and wellness with grants to support initiatives for mental health, resilience and physical fitness
Elderly inmates pose some special challenges in corrections, including safety issues as well as the physical and mental problems associated with age
The court determines if liability falls to jail staff members in a recent case involving an inmate suicide
Lexipol employees have a personal love and passion for the public safety industry
The added wealth of experience, leadership will continue to bring innovative solutions to customers in public safety
The nomination for the 2024 Business Intelligence Group award focused on the Cordico wellness app
Lexipol’s comprehensive suite of solutions address key challenges for public safety and local government agencies
The Best in Biz Award recognizes the new version of Lexipol’s Cordico wellness app for first responders
With facilities constantly short-staffed, today’s corrections training requires innovative scheduling, methods and platforms for success
Officers should always control the time and place of any interactions with inmates
Jail policies and classification systems have been largely developed based on the male population
Don’t ever rely on the “search incident to arrest” by the arresting or transporting officer
Corrections leaders should watch for corrections officers in their facilities developing inappropriate relationships with inmates
It is important that all staff know and follow their agency’s policies on security, inspections, contraband and escapes
How can jails effectively address opioid use disorder (OUD), while maintaining the safety of the facility and ensuring protection of inmates’ constitutional rights?
We must ensure the people who are using the equipment are trained, authorized and certified to do so
You can learn a lot from phone calls, such as plans for contraband being introduced to your facility or planned assaults on staff or other inmates
