Basic Corrections

This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:

1. Describe policies and guidelines with respect to professionalism and ethics within the correctional system.
2. List and describe the types of lawsuits inmates can file against employees and/or institutions and discuss ways to avoid liability.
3. State the legal obligations regarding use of force, the need for well-documented use of force, and the legal standards for reasonable and necessary use of force.
4. Recognize the parameters for use of force, use of deadly force, use of chemical agents and mechanical restraints, and use of interpersonal communication skills in controlling crisis situations.
5. Identify situations in which inmates have a right to protection, based on the constitution, court cases, and state statutes and agency rules.
6. Describe the essential elements for effective interactions with inmates.
7. Demonstrate basic shooting and safety principles of weapons used by correctional officers.
8. Summarize regulations and procedures regarding inmates' personal property.
9. Explain control procedures for dealing with inmates.
10. Conduct various types of searches, including a cell search, pat search, wand search and strip search.
11. Recognize visual and verbal clues to assess the nature and extent of a potential crisis situation and to determine a course of action.
12. Explain responsibilities of the correctional system staff with regards to medical and mental health of inmates.
13. Describe components and benefits of an active physical training program.
14. Describe procedures and techniques for using necessary legal self-defense.
15. Demonstrate the principles of self-defense.