Webinar

Correctional Officer Safety: Practical Strategies for Jail Staff

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 | 1 pm Eastern [60 minutes]

Keeping everyone in your jail safe requires constant vigilance, careful training, and a strict adherence to policies and procedures. It requires recognizing and avoiding blind spots, both in your facility and in your mindset. This webinar highlights the critical role of situational awareness and proactive thinking to help prevent assaults on both inmates and corrections staff.

Join 1st Lt. Gary F. Cornelius (Ret.) as he reviews the fundamentals of jail safety and inmate behavior — focusing on high-stakes scenarios, risk mitigation, and key warning signs of institutional stress.

You will learn:

  • Key errors that compromise safety — and how to avoid them on every shift.
  • How to interpret inmate behavior and recognize institutional warning signs related to staff safety.
  • Techniques to maintain strong observation skills and detect contraband.
  • Actionable anti-violence measures and communication strategies to reduce risk.

Presented by:

1st Lt. (Ret.) Gary Cornelius
Fairfax County VA Office of the Sheriff
In-Service Instructor/Author

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