Tuesday, February 10, 2026 | 1 pm Eastern [60 minutes]

Correctional officers operate in one of the most complex, dangerous environments in public safety — in facilities where inmates often resist authority, struggle with structure, and experience severe emotional strain. The day-to-day challenges of enforcing rules while being outnumbered make effective inmate population management essential to maintaining safety and health for inmates, corrections officers, and everyone who works or volunteers in the facility.

Join Lexipol as 1st Lt. (Ret.) Gary F. Cornelius explores proven strategies to reduce conflict and maintain control within correctional facilities while fostering a more stable, secure environment.

You will learn:

  • The emotional and psychological impact of incarceration.
  • How offenders adapt and survive in custody environments.
  • Techniques to promote a safe, low-tension facility climate.
  • How to apply the four “Cs” to improve behavior management and staff safety.

Presented by:

Gary Cornelius  
1st Lt. (Ret.) Gary Cornelius
Adjunct Professor, George Mason University
In-Service Instructor/Author
 

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