FITNESS & HEALTH
Edsel Taylor was recognized with the Order of the Palmetto after a 51-year corrections career defined by leadership, rehabilitation efforts and decades of public service
“Disruptors: Missouri, Anne Precythe” examines efforts to improve staff morale, strengthen leadership and reshape the department’s mission after years of distrust
The job is hard enough. Don’t let gossip, cynicism and workplace drama become the part of corrections that follows you home
Speakers at One Voice United said sharing firsthand experiences is essential to improving public understanding, supporting staff wellness and shaping effective policy
Why emotional regulation is a critical survival skill for corrections professionals
After noticing the damaged memorial during her commute to and from the jail, Jacksonville Corrections Officer Mary Malcom restored the tribute honoring three victims of the 2023 attack
Moberly Correctional Center Sgt. Julie Teague used a baseball bat to fight off dogs and protect a 13-year-old girl in Randolph County
Lt. Tyler Gaines intervened when a suspect resisted arrest, fought through TASER deployments and reached for a Hominy officer’s weapon
A structured peer support model designed for correctional officers to address chronic stress, reduce stigma and strengthen workforce resilience
Emotional intelligence is a tactical psychology that helps corrections officers detect stress early, regulate reactions under pressure and protect their mental health
GOOD NEWS
Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Samantha Davis, who stopped at the gas station before going to work, held the suspect at gunpoint while employees helped cuff the suspect
WHAT TO BUY
FINANCIAL HEALTH
These personal finance tips will help accelerate your savings for daily necessities and meeting your financial goals
Using an online tax preparation service or working with a public safety tax preparation expert might save you time and money. Here’s what to know.
Here are seven strategies to pay down debt and live within your means
Regardless of your level of wealth, the failure to establish an estate plan can be detrimental to your family
Improve the odds of retiring on your terms by taking advantage of other account and employment options
Your first goal should be to become debt-free
RETIREMENT RESOURCES
We explain the types of cases, share our favorites for corrections and custody challenge coins and offer a few tips to choose the right case
