Category: Corrections

Benefits of Using Motivational Interviewing in Probation and Community Supervision

Changing Jail Culture Reduces Violence

Gordon Graham Category: Corrections Gordon Graham here with Today’s Tip from Lexipol. Today’s Tip is for my friends in corrections. I’d like to talk with you about reducing violence by changing the culture within your facility. There’s been a major shift in...

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Prevent Burnout: The Importance of Vacations for Public Safety Professionals

Safely Responding to Railroad Incidents

Gordon Graham Category: Public Safety Gordon Graham here with Today's Tip from Lexipol. Today's Tip is for everyone in public safety and it’s all about two important words – “railroad tracks.” Folks, he who has the most lug nuts wins. And trains have a LOT of lug...

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Benefits of Using Motivational Interviewing in Probation and Community Supervision

Using AI to Monitor and Transcribe Inmate Phone Calls

Gordon Graham Category: Corrections Gordon Graham here with Today’s Tip from Lexipol. Today’s Tip is for all my friends in corrections. Today I’d like to talk about using artificial intelligence, or AI, to monitor and transcribe inmate phone calls. Unless you’ve been...

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Benefits of Using Motivational Interviewing in Probation and Community Supervision

How Civilians Can Ease the Corrections Staffing Shortage

Gordon Graham Category: Corrections Gordon Graham here with Today’s Tip from Lexipol. Today’s Tip is for all my friends in corrections. I want to talk with you about using civilians to help staff your facility. Implementing a staffing program that uses civilians to...

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Prevent Burnout: The Importance of Vacations for Public Safety Professionals

Mandatory Overtime in Public Safety

Gordon Graham Category: Public Safety Gordon Graham here with Today’s Tip from Lexipol. Today’s Tip is for all my friends in public safety. I’d like to talk about the work-life balance and mandatory overtime. When you work overtime, it’s also imperative to practice...

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Benefits of Using Motivational Interviewing in Probation and Community Supervision

Controlling Contraband Through Inmate Mail Digitization

Gordon Graham Category: Corrections Gordon Graham here with Today’s Tip from Lexipol. Today’s Tip is for all my friends in corrections. I’d like to talk about scanning and digitizing inmate mail to control contraband. Managing correctional facilities involves a...

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Benefits of Using Motivational Interviewing in Probation and Community Supervision

Use of Force in Corrections

Gordon Graham Category: Corrections Gordon Graham here with Today's Tip from Lexipol. Today I want to talk to my corrections friends about use of force in a custody setting. Look, I understand the topic of force can quickly get complicated. But today I want to focus...

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Prevent Burnout: The Importance of Vacations for Public Safety Professionals

Financial Habits for First Responders

Gordon Graham Category: Public Safety Gordon Graham here with Today’s Tip from Lexipol. Today’s Tip is for anyone in public safety, from new hires to those approaching retirement. Money woes can be a huge source of stress, no matter where we are in our careers. Three...

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Benefits of Using Motivational Interviewing in Probation and Community Supervision

Biometric Tracking of Inmates

Gordon Graham Category: Corrections Gordon Graham here with Today’s Tip from Lexipol. Today’s Tip is for all my friends in corrections. Today I’d like to talk about biometric tracking of inmates.  If your facility is still using an older method for keeping track of...

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Prevent Burnout: The Importance of Vacations for Public Safety Professionals

Reflecting on Your Public Safety Career

Gordon Graham Category: Public Safety Gordon Graham here with Today’s Tip from Lexipol. Today’s Tip is for all my friends in the emergency services.  Imagine this: There you are, collecting your pension after spending most of your adult life in public safety. You...

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