2023 ACA Philadelphia Program Book_153rd Congress of Correction

Learning Objectives: • Explain the technology of a body-worn camera. • Identify steps for deployment of a body-worn camera program. Trial and evaluation, procurement, policy creation and deployment. • Describe the benefits of the body-worn camera program. • Share lessons learned and best practices of a body-worn camera program. Moderator: ACA Staff, American Correctional Association, Alexandria, Virginia Speakers: Annette Chambers-Smith , Director, ODRC Ohio Department Rehabilitation and Correction, Columbus, Ohio; Bryant Palmer , Body Camera Administrator, Ohio Department Rehabilitation and Correction, Columbus, Ohio C-1F Georgia Department of Corrections Canine Programs — Rescued Program: Saving Detainees and Dogs … One Life at a Time. Track: Reentry Room 203-A The mission of the Rescued Program is to rescue and rehabilitate dogs from our partners which would otherwise be euthanized while providing a positive impact on offenders within the Colwell Probation Detention Center. The Rescued Program has a twofold objective: 1) Saving and preparing rescued dogs for adoption through positive reinforcement and 2) Preparing offenders to return to society with the tools necessary to succeed. Learn how the Georgia Department of Corrections established and developed a volunteer-driven dog program resulting in zero cost to the citizens of the State of Georgia. Learn the win-win benefits of a structured holistic program centering on positive reinforcement which prepares the offender to re-enter society. Learning Objectives: • Identify the importance of positive reinforcement dog training techniques and

Learning Objectives: • Participants will learn how to implement and enhance programs in restrictive housing that support security and phased transition of participants using technology and a multidisciplinary team approach. • Participants will learn about various types of secure technology, to • Participants will learn how to develop and implement family engagement programs that include external stakeholders. Moderator: Charles Bell , Department Director of Operational Support, Windham School District, Huntsville, Texas Speakers: Gwen Brock , Bureau Chief, Florida Department of Corrections, Tallahassee, Florida; Kristina Hartman , Superintendent, Windham School District, Huntsville, Texas; Jennifer Sanders , Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, Columbus, Ohio C-1E ODRC Body Worn Camera Program: Safety, Accountability and Transparency Track: Prisons/Jails Room 202-B Correctional agencies have expanded the utilization of video technology to help document, identify and mitigate incidents in a correctional environment. Additionally, many organizations have seen increased pressure from the public, the media, courts and politicians to increase departmental transparency and agency accountability with incidents involving searches, behavioral interventions and the use of force. Technology upgrades for storage and an increase in stationary cameras has helped to reduce the number of blind spots and document incidents in a correctional setting. ODRC believes body cameras are useful for documenting evidence, staff training, staff safety, deterring violence, strengthening transparency and accountability. include internet-based, that leads to increased program opportunities and participation.

Saturday, Aug. 12 ▼ 8–9:30 a.m.

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