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The other day was my first day running a block by myself, the day went beautifully until the last hour and a half during feeding and they really pushed my buttons trying to get me to go off. ... full thread

In this article I will discuss officers’ health and wellness issues, and the Affordable Health Care Act and potential impact on corrections. Corrections cannot place a price tag on the safety and well-being of officers and staff. Our staff and officers are our most precious resource and investment. However, when wellness issues are discussed, some agencies do better than others in meeting officer safety and wellness concerns.

The majority of correctional agencies throughout our country are facing severe economical challenges and budget cuts. Yet, at the same time, the same level of service is expected to be delivered. ... full story

Also this week:

• Trust me, I got your Six
• A Tor Primer for Probation and Parole Officers
• The Machine You Need Even Though You Did Not Know You Needed It
• What Are Your Core Values

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• October – Health & Wellness – Coverage of current health & wellness issues and programs [Please send your articles/stories to editor@corrections.com]

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The Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center has full time detentions deputy positions open for highly motivated career oriented individuals. You must be able to work shift work, and be of good character. A high school diploma or GED is required. You must be 21 years of age or older and be able to pass the required background check as well as the standard physical test.

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events

• Oct 26-30, 2013 – National Conference on Correctional Health Care - Nashville TN

biz news

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• 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

quote of the week

" I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. Twenty-six times, I’ve been trusted to take the game-winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed. "
- Michael Jordan

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