The following is an updated version of the article “Holidays Are Dangerous Times Within Correctional Facilities” first published on Corrections in December 2011. The world has changed drastically since I first wrote this article about the dangers associated with the “Holidays”. During my many years working in the criminal justice system, in both law enforcement…

Unless you have been living in the woods under a rock, you have heard about the Ebola outbreak and the first person in America to die from the virus in Texas. I decided to write this article because I am a big believer in the old adage – “An ounce of prevention is worth a…

I learned a valuable lesson years ago while investigating a bank robbery. I found out that correctional institutions are filled with viable intelligence about criminal activities. My partner, mentor, and teacher – Detective Sergeant Dick Henault – was becoming very frustrated because the “Brass” was turning up the heat on an investigation of ours that…

For the purpose of this paper the definition of “Direct Operations” includes everything involved with daily operations of correctional facility. “Direct Operations” cover a multitude of areas and each of these are must be part of the planning process should the facility loose all External Electrical Power. This planning process is also a good time to review the…