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The Shakedown by National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO)Episode 47: Sharpening Skills #4 - SupervisorsIn a continuation of the conversation from the previous episode, Host Aaron Dawson and guest Sean Stewart move on to skills that focus on the roles of Supervision and Administration. As a line officer, the inmates and tasks of the housing unit are your primary responsibility. As a supervisor, the staff are your responsibility. What skills does supervision need to keep sharp? That is the topic of this episode.Copyright 2023. National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO), Aaron Dawson, The Shakedown Podcast. All Rights Reserved. DISCLAIMER:This podcast may not be distributed without written permiss...2023-07-2041 min
The Shakedown by National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO)Episode 46: Sharpening Skills #3 - Line OfficersOften the best place to seek advice on how to do something is to ask someone who has done it, and done it successfully. In this episode, Aaron Dawson interviews Sean Stewart, who retired after nearly 30 years of service in Corrections. Sean started as a line officer and worked his way up through the ranks to retire as a Captain. Sean and Aaron discuss skills that may often get overlooked, soft skills, “mental chess” skills, skills that you often use, but seldom get training for. In this episode, the conversation focuses primarily on the role of the line officer and the chal...2023-07-1232 min
The Shakedown by National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO)Episode 24: Surviving the Mental Chess Game #4Warden Dawson and Sean Stewart close out this series by providing some practical steps that Corrections supervisors and leaders can take to help protect their employees. There are valid and effective safeguards that will protect them, if they are put in place.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 indivi...2022-10-2618 min
The Shakedown by National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO)Episode 23: Surviving the Mental Chess Game #3Warden Dawson and Sean Stewart discuss the easy pitfall of being swayed by our interaction with inmates to take it personally. Many of these inmates have made a lifestyle out of influencing and conning people. We MUST keep our guard up and not be one of their victories. Sean Stewart also talks about the importance of building and utilizing our "soft skills." He compares these skills to "Jedi mind tricks" and encourages us to be come "Correctional Jedis." Copyright 2022. National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO), Aaron Dawson, The Shakedown Podcast. All Rights Reserved. DISCLAIMER:This...2022-10-1919 min
The Shakedown by National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO)Episode 22: Surviving the Mental Chess Game #2The conversation continues with Warden Dawson and Sean Stewart talking about the danger of favors. “Give and take” is a cultural norm that can be an effective tool. It can also be a dangerous tool if favors are offered or received that violate moral standards or the law. Practical tips are offered as well as real-world examples.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 advic...2022-10-1217 min
The Shakedown by National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO)Episode 21: Surviving the Mental Chess Game #1Warden Dawson and special guest Sean Stewart begin a 4-part series on the mental factors in play while being a Corrections Officer. In this episode, they discuss contraband and how we as Corrections Officers can get pulled into the trap of introducing contraband. It always starts with simple things. 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 deter...2022-10-0517 min