Corrections Resources

Jun 11, 2019

Acadis Readiness Suite Achieves FedRAMP Authorization

Bloomington, Ind.— Envisage Technologies announced today that it has received a Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) Authorization for the Acadis Readiness Suite® (Acadis) cloud system.

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Jun 4, 2019

Inaugural Acadis Readiness Summit Highlights National Collaboration

Initially conceived as an opportunity for state public safety training academies to share information on training management practices, the Acadis Readiness Summit in Edneyville, N.C., bloomed into an event of national significance in its field.

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May 22, 2019

Can Your Region Benefit from a Centralized Law Enforcement Organization Database?

Once the domain of federal agencies and major software vendors, centralized regional databases have become a growing trend among small and midsized agencies since 9/11: powerful, cloud-based tools designed to track a variety of criminal justice, strategic, and administrative data. While not without challenges, the technology offers great promise to organizations with neighbors willing to participate.

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Apr 23, 2019

For Corrections Agencies, Facilities, Stopping PR Crises Isn’t an Option—Prevention Is

While corrections agencies may differ from others in the types of crises they encounter, the social media mediation process they must follow largely mirrors a scheme common to every successful rebound effort.

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Apr 5, 2019

PREA & Transgender Inmates

The Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) established national standards for prisons, jails, community confinement facilities, and lockups to prevent, detect, and respond to sexual abuse and sexual harassment. A significant…

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Mar 26, 2019

Corrections, Recidivism, and Criminal Justice Reform: Promising First Steps for All

The recently passed bipartisan First Step Act is expected to reduce recidivism and redefine sentencing laws. For a corrections industry at the center of the recidivism cycle, the next few months should be informative—and possibly industry-shaping.

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Mar 13, 2019

Explaining Software Purchases: Your Guide to Planning for, Explaining Tech Upgrades

Making good software purchases requires more than technical knowledge—persuasion skills and a deep knowledge of your agency’s inner workings are critical, too. Whether tasked with explaining an existing purchase or asking for permission to cut the check, here are tips you need to ensure your purchase looks like the good idea you know it is.

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Feb 27, 2019

For Responders, Vehicle Technology Provides a Vital Link in the Field

In a field known for its iconic technology, the vehicles first responders drive are arguably the most visible—and high-tech—tools of all. A slate of innovation has kept autos across branches highly capable, helping organizations with appropriate budget bandwidth achieve better support for their most important tasks.

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Jan 29, 2019

How Cloud Technology Benefits First Response

With its financial savings and seemingly endless list of potential use cases, Cloud technology has become increasingly important to businesses across the private and public sectors in recent years. Though they bring a unique mix of security challenges and needs to the table, first response agencies can also benefit from the technology’s presence if they choose wisely.

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Dec 18, 2018

IADLEST Announces Updates to National Certification Program

MERIDIAN, IDAHO – The International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (IADLEST) is pleased to announce the next stage of the National Certification Program (NCP). Training providers who get their courses certified will now receive additional support from both IADLEST and Envisage Technologies, the creators of…

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