2024 ACA National Harbor Program Book_Winter Conference

THURSDAY, JAN. 4 SPECIAL TIME

ROUNDTABLE 2–4 P.M.

Independent Consultant, Urban Institute, Murrysville, Pennsylvania

Part 2: Effective, Correct and Decisive

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Utilization of K-9 in Corrections This training seminar will focus on correctional K-9’s as they serve both on the perimeter and inside correctional environments. There will be an emphasis on CDS introduction and trafficking trends and the improved safety and reduction in violence experienced by correctional staff, residents and visitors because of the presence of an active K-9 Force. Trafficking trends covered include the detection and interdiction of contraband on staff, visitors, volunteers and support personnel, cell phone and electronic detection canines, prevalence of buprenorphine (brand name Suboxone, which is very widespread in most correctional systems), K-2, Spice and other synthetic drugs, alcohol detection K-9s, as well as the value of passive alert dogs and PEOPLE scans. The class will also cover the development of relationships and use of rescue dog organizations to find correctional K-9s at a substantial savings, and the use of unconventional (floppy eared) breeds in detector work (English springer spaniels, Labs, etc.). Learning Objectives: • Ability to articulate the tangible security, safety and health rewards of an active correctional K-9 Program in their facility. • Identify the various drug and contraband introduction avenues used by criminals to bring dangerous contraband into secure facility, and how an active K-9 Unit closes the gap. • Know how to start, improve or grow a K-9 Unit for their secure facilities, thereby reducing violence and improving security and safety for everyone. Moderator: Jessa Wilcox , Senior Policy Advisor, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Washington, D.C. Speaker: Mark Flynn , Major, Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, K-9 Unit, Hagerstown, Maryland; Stephanus Roling , Sergeant, Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services Hagerstown, Maryland

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K-9 Collaboration: Tackling

Electronic Contraband Track: Prisons & Jails Room: National Harbor 2

A-3A Part 1: Insights from the Latest Research: Tackling Contraband Cellphones

The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) has launched an initiative to develop resources on contraband interdiction systems and practices, targeting the challenges posed by contraband

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cellphones in correctional facilities. As an integral component of the initiative, this workshop disseminates knowledge and provides participants with tools to enhance contraband cellphone management within correctional facilities. Specifically, this workshop highlights recent research into the phone usage patterns among incarcerated people, as well as the implementation of interdiction strategies currently in use by correctional agencies. Learning Objectives: • Gain insights into analyzing phone usage patterns among incarcerated individuals to inform the development of effective interdiction strategies. • Acquire knowledge about the latest research • Explore the key considerations involved in the use/development of K-9 units for cellphone detection. Moderator: Jessa Wilcox , Senior Policy Advisor, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Washington, D.C. Speakers: KiDeuk Kim , Senior Fellow, Justice Policy Center, Urban Institute, Washington, D.C.; Bryce Peterson , Research Scientist, CNA’s Center for Justice Research and Innovation, Arlington, Virgnia; John Shaffer , findings about the implementation of contraband interdiction technologies.

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