AJ740:
Hello all I have a question. I am looking to start a career working in corrections. In December of 2014 I applied for a position working for a state institution here in Ohio. Took my assessment test January 12th, 2015 and passed both test and did my fingerprinting... full thread

If any of you in corrections have not heard of the events in Ferguson, Missouri and Staten Island, New York in 2014, then you either must be living in a cave somewhere, or you have no access to the media or the Internet. We all know that in these two jurisdictions, two black males died during incidents with police officers. There was no grand jury indictments of the police officers involved... full story

Also this week:

• A Thirst & Hunger for Change
• Flu Season and Correctional Faculties
• Banana Bread Waiver
• Creating Competence and Capabilities

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• February – Education & Training – What’s new, conference coverage editor@corrections.com]

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Correctional Captain

Orange County Corrections in Orlando, Florida is seeking a highly qualified individual to fill the position of Correctional Captain. This position is responsible for directing and supervising Security Operations units, serving as liaison with internal departments and to provide direction to certified and civilian staff in assigned area of responsibility...

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events

• Feb 06-11, 2015 – American Correctional Association's (ACA) 2015 Winter Conference
• Mar 03-07, 2015 – Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS) Annual Meeting
• Apr 11-14, 2015 – NCCHC Spring Conference on Correctional Health Care
• Apr 19-22, 2015 – American Jail Association (AJA) Annual Conference and Jail Expo
• Apr 29-May 01, 2015 – Wyoming Sexual Assault Summit
• May 06-08, 2015 – Prisoner's Family Conference

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• Corizon Health Awarded Two New Contracts
• 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
• Matt Swando Named Divisional Vice President of BI Incorporated

quote of the week

"We can secure other people’s approval if we do right and try hard; but our own is worth a hundred of it, and no way has been found out of securing that."
– Mark Twain

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