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The Shakedown by National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO)
Author: Aaron Dawson | National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO)
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The Shakedown is a podcast for corrections professionals by corrections professionals. Join us weekly as Warden Aaron Dawson and his guests cover hot topics in jail operations with positivity and passion, sharing tools, tactics and tricks that listeners can use to better themselves and their detention facility.
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If we base our perception of what we do on what we see in the media we could develop a negative view. In this episode, we challenge that view. What you do matters!Copyright 2024. National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO), Aaron Dawson, The Shakedown Podcast. All Rights Reserved. DISCLAIMER:This podcast may not be distributed without written permission from NIJO. The information contained herein shall not be construed as legal advice. Listeners should al...
Unfortunately, lawsuits are a part of the arena in which we work. Some of them are legitimate while others seem mildly ridiculous. Looking at a current lawsuit as a springboard, host Aaron Dawson discusses some simple steps we can take to make sure we are protected.Copyright 2024. National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO), Aaron Dawson, The Shakedown Podcast. All Rights Reserved. DISCLAIMER:This podcast may not be distributed without written permission from N...
In this episode, host Aaron Dawson looks at some current headlines and what we can glean from them. A major part of the corrections profession is watching, observing, and controlling inmates. An often-overlooked part is watching out for our other officers. Our safety depends upon each other, and we need to be aware of what is going on and address any concerns.Copyright 2024. National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO), Aaron Dawson, The Shakedown Podcast. All R...
Continuing the conversation in reference to House Bill 4972/Senate Bill 3409, host Aaron Dawson has a conversation with Jail Commander Rob Yantis. Rather than focus on the minutia of the bill, they take a very practical approach to this topic. If this is the situation, how do we need to operate? How do we do our job professionally and ethically? We don’t want to wait until the spotlight is on us and THEN do the best we can. Let’s do it now!Copyright 2024. N...
In this episode, host Aaron Dawson looks at events taken from current news focused on “Situational Awareness”. By looking at recent real-life examples, we are reminded that we work in an environment in which we must expect the unexpected. Let’s stay aware and stay safe!Copyright 2024. National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO), Aaron Dawson, The Shakedown Podcast. All Rights Reserved. DISCLAIMER:This podcast may not be distributed without written permission fr...
In this episode, host Aaron Dawson looks at a recent case law decision and events taken from current news focused on our 8th Amendment articulated “Duty to Protect”. By looking at recent real-life examples, we can gain a sense of what to do and what not to do.Copyright 2024. National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO), Aaron Dawson, The Shakedown Podcast. All Rights Reserved. DISCLAIMER:This podcast may not be distributed without written permission from NIJO. T...
Season 3 starts off with a bang! Host Aaron Dawson interviews the Executive Director of NIJO, Tate McCotter. They discuss some recent controversial legislation regarding the elimination of solitary confinement that has been put forth in the US House of Representatives and the US Senate. As is often the case in everyday life, as well as here, the REAL problem isn’t what we see…it’s deeper than that. Be informed! Be informative! Be involved!Copyright 2024.&nb...
It has been said that the holiday season is “either super up or super down.” Whichever it is for us depends on our mindset. If we are looking for reasons to be frustrated, discouraged, or cynical…there will always be plenty of material available. This path ALWAYS leads to heightened stress, anxiety, and can result in depression. The data is clear that the best remedy to this mindset isn’t a new form of medication, but rather good, old-fashioned gratitude. In this...
We work in a dangerous and stressful environment…no kidding! Some of that we have no control over, but as supervisors, the cultural environment is our responsibility. Our officers need an environment in which their personality and strengths can be recognized and utilized. They need an environment that is not conducive to toxic and negative influence from other employees. They need an environment where complacency, apathy, toxicity, and defeat are recognized and address...
Speaking to supervisors…what cultural environment do we create, facilitate, or allow on our shifts? In this episode, host Aaron Dawson discussed fostering a cultural environment in which our officers are free to grow. That means that they will make mistakes, but as long as they are minor mistakes as a result of the learning process…that’s growth. Secondly, does the environment allow them the freedom to communicate with us? Are we open and available for them to ask ques...
In this episode, host Aaron Dawson continues the conversation dealing with the responsibility of supervisors. The officers are our responsibility! What do they need? In this episode the discussion centers around the “routine” of corrections. Do our officers know WHAT is expected and do they know HOW to do it? As supervisors, it’s our responsibility to know the answer to those questions.Copyright 2023. National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO), Aaron Daw...
In this episode, host Aaron Dawson continues the conversation began in the last episode discussing crucial skills that supervisors must have in dealing with staff. What do our staff need from us? In this episode, we continue by discussing the third and fourth things supervisors must provide. The third item is a consistent and realistic level of intensity. If we “flip out” every time that anything happens, regardless of whether it is a “big deal” or not, we will have se...
Jails across the country are experiencing “staffing issues.” Why? There could be a host of contributing factors, but one very likely factor is the lack of training being provided to those in supervisory positions specific to supervising people. In this episode, host Aaron Dawson discusses two things that supervisors must provide their officers. The first is expectations. What do we expect of them? Do they know? The second is encouragement. It is...
In this episode, host Aaron Dawson continues the conversation with attorney Alisa Brodkowitz dealing with legal mail. In this episode, they discuss a recent case that came before the 11th Circuit Court as well as a bill that is currently being considered in Congress. The discussion moves to the benefits of using technology in jails as well as the risks that technology can pose. The conversation is filled with information that EVERY Jail Administrator needs. Check it ou...
The Shakedown is excited to interview Alisa Brodkowitz, and attorney and the CEO of Lightning Law to the podcast. While at JAILCON, host Aaron Dawson and Ms. Brodkowitz struck up a conversation about legal mail and decided the discussion needed to be had on the podcast. In this episode, Ms. Brodkowitz shares some basics about legal mail as well as some common misconceptions and mistakes that jail personnel often make. The conversation is interesting, and the things that are ...
Hopelessness and despair are potent emotions that can profoundly influence us. Often, it isn’t difficult to find events in our lives to promulgate those emotions. However, we do not have to surrender ourselves to them, we can take some practical actions to provide ourselves with some layers of psychological safety. In this episode, host Aaron Dawson wraps up this conversation considering these practical actions. Life happens! Let’s be prepared!Copyright 2023.&nbs...
Where do suicidal ideations come from, and is there anything that we can do to help protect and fortify ourselves against them? In this episode, host Aaron Dawson continues the conversation from the previous episode, sharing some simple and practical actions we can take to provide ourselves with some layers of psychological safety. Life can be difficult, and corrections is a field in which we constantly face challenges, difficulties, and frustrations. Will we be ready to fac...
In the latest report from the CDC in reference to suicides in the US in 2022, the numbers have increased following a 2-year decrease in 2020 and 2021. This literal growing trend is something we must be aware of and confront. Suicidal ideation is most often a result of hopelessness and despair. How do we prepare for and combat these 2 causes? In this episode, host Aaron Dawson discusses the causes of suicidal ideation and begins to share a few tips that can help us deve...
Continuing in the line of thought and conversation from the previous episode, host Aaron Dawson and Josh Arnold take on the challenges facing supervisors and administrators. The responsibilities are different, and the required skill sets are just as different. Aaron and Josh share both broad and specific ideas to help supervisors and administrators. It’s a serious job that takes serious effort to be successful…the message of this episode…you got this!Copyright 2023. Na...
Many might agree that “times are tough” in the corrections world. We can either sit defeated and whine, OR we can press on! In this episode, host Aaron Dawson and guest Josh Arnold discuss things that Josh has noticed in touring jails all over the country. In this upbeat and encouraging look, Aaron and Josh focus on line officers and some things they can do to stay sharp.Copyright 2023. National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO), Aaron Dawson, The Shakedown Podcast....
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