2010 • $40.00 • 406 pp • paper • ISBN: 978-1-59460-310-5 • LCCN 2009037918
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The job of today’s correctional officer is a demanding one, whether it is working in an adult prison or in a local jail. The correctional officer has the responsibility to safely confine criminal offenders, and, by doing so, properly keeps the public safe. This book is meant to give the reader, whether a student or a trainee, a clear, realistic understanding of what correctional officers do –– from patrolling cellblocks, preventing escapes and handling security issues to dealing with various types of offenders and their behaviors. Written by a retired jail officer and adjunct professor with over 27 years of experience in confinement, classification, community corrections, correctional officer training and corrections policy development, this updated edition discusses the following topics:
The Correctional Officer is realistically written, features a glossary of commonly used corrections terms and has been updated in detail. Each chapter contains discussion questions to assist both the college instructor and corrections trainer. This book has the following goals:
The Teacher's Manual is available electronically on a CD or via email. Please contact Beth Hall at bhall@cap-press.com to request a copy. PowerPoint slides are available upon adoption. Sample slides from the 378-slide presentation are available here. Email bhall@cap-press.com for more information.
“The Correctional Officer is an excellent informational resource to new recruits in the Massachusetts Department of Correction Training Academy. The book provided an expanded view of corrections that's in sync with our philosophy and practices of training new Correctional Officers in the 21st Century. The introduction of this publication in the Recruit Training Program has reinforced a more collegial training environment that further complements our training model." — William Dupre, Director of Staff Development, Massachusetts Department of Correction
“Gary has dedicated his life to training correctional officers, and he has put his heart and soul into this book in order to help all in the field of corrections. He has instructed at our training academy for many years and our officers have benefited immensely from his training. With this book, all in the corrections field who work with inmates can benefit from Gary's instruction and experience.” — Vince Ferrara, Executive Director Hampton Roads (VA) Criminal Justice Training Academy
“What Cornelius has done is presented us with a very useful textbook. The new officer, the seasoned veteran, the pre-professional, the training instructor and the college instructor will all benefit from this straight forward work by one of corrections most honest and talented authors.” — Joe Bouchard, corrections.com
If you are a professor teaching in this field you may request a complimentary copy
