The Shakedown by National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO)

The Shakedown by National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO)

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The Shakedown by National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO) episodes

  • Episode 8: How to Write a Good Report, Even If You're Not a Good Writer

    Warden Aaron Dawson wraps up our discussion on good report writing in this episode. Warden Dawson discuss how you can make sure you write a good report, even if you don't consider yourself a good writer.  He gives seven questions that every officer should ask themselves while writing a report, to ensure they've produced a quality document.


    Copyright 2022.  National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO), Aaron Dawson, The Shakedown Podcast.  All Rights Reserved.  

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    This podcast may not be distributed without written permission by NIJO.  The information contained herein shall not be construed as legal advice.  Listeners should always consult legal counsel to determine how the laws of their individual jurisdiction affect the application of these materials and guidelines to their individual circumstances.

    The Shakedown is brought to you by The National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO).

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    18 min
  • Episode 7: Making Time for Report Writing

    In this episode, Warden Dawson continues to discuss the importance of good report writing.  Good report writing is more than just good writing, it's about when you write the report.  


    Copyright 2022.  National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO), Aaron Dawson, The Shakedown Podcast.  All Rights Reserved.  

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    This podcast may not be distributed without written permission by NIJO.  The information contained herein shall not be construed as legal advice.  Listeners should always consult legal counsel to determine how the laws of their individual jurisdiction affect the application of these materials and guidelines to their individual circumstances.

    The Shakedown is brought to you by The National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO).

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    17 min
  • Episode 6: The Importance of Good Report Writing

    In this episode, Warden Dawson talks about a topic that is disliked by many, but critical in this profession to master: report writing.  Warden Dawson shares real-life experiences illustrating the importance of good report writing and how slacking on reports can have detrimental effects on your career. 


    Copyright 2022.  National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO), Aaron Dawson, The Shakedown Podcast.  All Rights Reserved.  

    DISCLAIMER:

    This podcast may not be distributed without written permission by NIJO.  The information contained herein shall not be construed as legal advice.  Listeners should always consult legal counsel to determine how the laws of their individual jurisdiction affect the application of these materials and guidelines to their individual circumstances.

    The Shakedown is brought to you by The National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO).

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    18 min
  • Episode 5: Use of Force and the Importance of Documentation

    In this episode, Warden Dawson, continues the topic he's covered during the past two podcasts and finishes off with the importance of documentation when force is used.  

    (Published June 1, 2022)

    Copyright 2022.  National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO), Aaron Dawson, The Shakedown Podcast.  All Rights Reserved.  

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    This podcast may not to be distributed without written permission by NIJO.  The information contained herein shall not be construed as legal advice.  Listeners should always consult legal counsel to determine how the laws of their individual jurisdiction affect the application of these materials and guidelines to their individual circumstances.

    The Shakedown is brought to you by The National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO).

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    18 min
  • Episode 4: Use of Force and the Law

    In this episode of The Shakedown, Warden Dawson continues the discussion of Use of Force.  In Episode 3, he discussed the fact that corrections professionals do have liability in how force is used in detention facilities.  In this episode, he'll talk about what are the standards for use of force, and how can force be used in a way which protects you and defends you from liability when it must be used. 

    (Published May 25, 2022)

    Copyright 2022.  National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO), Aaron Dawson, The Shakedown Podcast.  All Rights Reserved.  

    DISCLAIMER:

    This podcast may not to be distributed without written permission by NIJO.  The information contained herein shall not be construed as legal advice.  Listeners should always consult legal counsel to determine how the laws of their individual jurisdiction affect the application of these materials and guidelines to their individual circumstances.

    The Shakedown is brought to you by The National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO).

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    18 min
  • Episode 3: Use of Force and Liability

    In the next three episode of The Shakedown, Warden Dawson will be covering the important topic of Use of Force.  In this episode we'll specifically consider the liability that goes along with using force in a detention facility.  

    (Published May 18, 2022)

    Copyright 2022.  National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO), Aaron Dawson, The Shakedown Podcast.  All Rights Reserved.  

    DISCLAIMER:

    This podcast may not to be distributed without written permission by NIJO.  The information contained herein shall not be construed as legal advice.  Listeners should always consult legal counsel to determine how the laws of their individual jurisdiction affect the application of these materials and guidelines to their individual circumstances.

    The Shakedown is brought to you by The National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO).

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    16 min
  • Episode 2: Having the Right Mindset

    Behind every great action, is a great mindset, or philosophy.  What mindset do we need to when we come in the door to work every day?  In Episode 2, Warden Dawson talks about 5 elements, or mindsets, critical to being a successful corrections professional.    

    (Published May 11, 2022)

    Copyright 2022.  National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO), Aaron Dawson, The Shakedown Podcast.  All Rights Reserved.  

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    This podcast may not to be distributed without written permission by NIJO.  The information contained herein shall not be construed as legal advice.  Listeners should always consult legal counsel to determine how the laws of their individual jurisdiction affect the application of these materials and guidelines to their individual circumstances.

    The Shakedown is brought to you by The National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO).

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    16 min
  • Episode 1: Introduction to The Shakedown

    Welcome to the The Shakedown.  A podcast by  corrections, about corrections, for corrections brought to you by the National Institute for Jail Operations, aka NIJO (pronounced n-eye-joe). 

    In this first episode, our host, Aaron Dawson, welcomes listeners to the podcast and explains why we're doing this podcast--which is--because YOU MATTER!  What you do matters.  Corrections is a unique career, in a unique environment, requiring a unique skill set and mindset. 

    What does it mean to be a corrections professional?  What does success look like as a corrections professional?  That's what Warden Dawson covers in this first episode of The Shakedown.

    (Published May 4, 2022)

    Copyright 2022.  National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO), Aaron Dawson, The Shakedown Podcast.  All Rights Reserved.  

    DISCLAIMER:

    This podcast may not to be distributed without written permission by NIJO.  The information contained herein shall not be construed as legal advice.  Listeners should always consult legal counsel to determine how the laws of their individual jurisdiction affect the application of these materials and guidelines to their individual circumstances.

    The Shakedown is brought to you by The National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO).

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    17 min

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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…