COR 101 - Sheriff’s Corrections Academy I

2.  Understand the normal sequence of events during the booking and intake process in a jail.

3.  Understand and identify characteristics of human behavior of inmate population.

4.  Understand and identify signs of inmate suicidal behavior.

5.  Understand the role of the correctional staff and facility in preventing inmate suicide.

6.  Develop a plan to implement a solution to a problem or issue. 

7.  Make connections between academic learning at GRCC and the knowledge and skills necessary for careers of interest. 
Course Outline:
I. Custody and Security (24 hours) 

This module will focus on security issues and procedures within a jail. Training includes weapons and key control, inmate counts and security checks, inmate movement, contraband recognition and control and searches. Security issues relative to trustee and day-parole inmates are also covered, as well as transportation of prisoners, courtroom security, hospital security, and hostage situations.

    A.  Security and Procedures

1. Weapons and Key Control
2. Inmate Counts and Security Checks
3. Inmate Movement
4. Contraband Recognition
5. Searches
6. Transportation of Inmates
7. Courtroom Security
8. Hospital Security
9. Hostage Situations

 II.  Booking and Intake (8 hours)

This module is designed to create familiarity with the normal sequence of events during the booking and intake process in a jail. The module will include learning the proper procedures for booking inmates, as well as understanding legal responsibilities and potential liability of actions during the booking and intake process.

1. Normal sequence of events during booking and intake process

1. Proper Procedures for Booking Inmates
2. Legal Responsibilities
3. Liability of Actions

III. Prisoner Mental Health and Suicide Awareness (12 hours)

This module addresses characteristics of human behavior with specific emphasis on antisocial, manipulative and mental disorders often exhibited by inmates. The module also explores methods of recognizing and effectively dealing with behavioral issues and mental illness symptoms.

     A.  Mental Illness

1. Assessing
2. Appearance and Behavior
3. Mood Disorders
4. Personality Disorders

     B.  Substance Abuse

1. Jail Diversion             
2. Withdrawals
3. Associated Behavior   

Videos:  0-5%

Demonstrations:  5-25%
Mandatory Course Components:
None
Equivalent Courses:
None