kboud001:
I was looking at a job announcement for the local Sheriffs office here in Louisiana and they were announcing positions for “commissioned” and “non-commissioned” corrections deputy. Whats the difference? I’m looking into it and want more info. Does the commissioned deputy have full powers on/off duty?... full thread

The growing threat of transnational drug organizations such as the Mexican based drug cartels pose a threat to our domestic security. Law enforcement agencies are beginning to discover a number of cartels operating within the United States. This threat not only brings the potential of criminal activity that follows the cartels but also brings elements of the cartel culture into the picture... full story

Also this week:

• A Daring Plan for Discharge Meds!
• Success Stories Inspire Juveniles in Detention
• Radicalization and Intelligence Gathering In Correctional Institutions: Part One
• Ambiguity and Leadership for Tomorrow

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• October – Health – Coverage of current health issues and programs editor@corrections.com]

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Corrections Mental Health Services Chief

We are seeking a skilled psychologist with significant administrative experience and a commitment to ensuring the provision of mental health services to inmates in the care and custody of the VT Department of Corrections...

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events

• Oct 05-08, 2014 – International Association of Correctional Training Personnel Annual Trainers' Conference
• Oct 09-10, 2014 – Breakthrough Strategies to Teach and Counsel Troubled and Incarcerated Youth - Portland, OR
• Oct 13-15, 2014 – International Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Annual Conference
• Oct 18, 2014 – Building Unity: Saving Lives Restorative Justice Conference
• Oct 18-22, 2014 – National Conference on Correctional Health Care - Las Vegas, NV
• Nov 05-07, 2014 – Multi-Jurisdictional Law Enforcement Conference
• Nov 19-22, 2014 – American Society of Criminology (ASC) Annual Meeting

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• NaphCare Awarded New Contract to Provide Medical Services at FCI Bastrop
• BI Incorporated agreement with U.S. Communities allows cities, counties and states access to electronic monitoring products, services at best value
• NaphCare Works Alongside Newton County Detention Centers and Sheriff’s Department to Earn NCCHC Accreditation for Healthcare Standards
• NaphCare Awarded New Five-Year Agreement to Provide Services at FCI Elkton
• NaphCare Supports the Efforts of NAMI of Southern Nevada
• Corizon Raises Over $12,000 To Support Children Of Incarcerated Parents
• NaphCare’s New Partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Corrections
• Corizon Launches Social Media Initiative
• BI Incorporated, SOBERLINK enter distribution agreement for SL2 alcohol monitoring system
• BI Incorporated wins award for collaboration with Verizon Wireless, Multi-Tech Systems
• Spectrum Health Systems Hosts Third Annual Excellence in Treatment Awards
• Wexford Health and DOC complete transition of inmate health care services in south Florida
• NaphCare Launches a New Website
• Corizon Announces New Clinical Risk Management Analyst
• Corizon Announces New Senior Vice President
• BI Incorporated selected to operate Calaveras County Innovative Day Reporting Program for Probationers
• Wexford Health promotes senior management team members
• NaphCare Awarded New Contract in California with City of Santa Ana

quote of the week

"Peace is a daily, a weekly, a monthly process, gradually changing opinions, slowly eroding old barriers, quietly building new structures."
– John F. Kennedy

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