COR 104 - Sheriff’s Corrections Academy IV

2.  Recognize ethical behavior and decision making.

3.  Demonstrate effective written communication and documentation of inmate behavior and incidents occurring in jail setting.

4.  Create a written summary of the main ideas extracted from information gathered.

5.  Create and/or organize data and information into meaningful patterns in order to interpret and draw inferences from it. 

This module examines the legal principles and processes which impact the custody of inmates and the management of local correctional facilities by providing basic knowledge of the law and parameters of legal decisions. Benchmark cases involving inmate and staff lawsuits will be examined to provide insight and perspective about the basis for many of the laws which affect daily responsibilities within a jail.

    A. Law and Legal Issues

1. Laws Impacting Custody of Inmates

2. Benchmark Cases Involving Inmate & Staff Lawsuits

3. Laws Affecting Responsibilities in a Local Jail Setting

II. Prisoner Mental Health and Suicide Awareness (4 hours)

This module is designed to provide a descriptive overview of mental illness and associated disorders, including suicidal behavior and substance use. This training will focus on:

     A. Recognition regarding the signs and symptoms related to mental illness, suicidal observation and behaviors indicative of substance use.

III. Report Writing (8 hours)

This module is designed to improve basic writing skills and provide techniques which enhance effectiveness in documenting inmate behavior and occurrences in the jail. Clear, concise, and objective report writing is one of the most important tools in a correctional facility. It will improve inmate management, enhance security, and minimize potential liability for the agency.

     A. Basic Writing Skills

1.  Administrative Reports

2.  Operational Reports

3.  Incident Reports

Demonstration: 10-25%