Episode 47: Sharpening Skills #4 - Supervisors

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Last summer, something monumental happened. One of Uncuffed's founding producers, Greg Eskridge, came home after more than 30 years in prison. In this episode we’ll bring you back to that emotional day last summer when he walked out of the San Quentin gates, free at last. Our work in prisons is supported by the California Arts Council, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, independent foundations, and donations from listeners like you. Learn more, sign up for Uncuffed news, and support the program at www.weareuncuffed.org Follow us @WeAreUncuffed on Instagram and Facebook Transcripts are available within a week of the episode coming out at www.kalw.org/podcast/uncuffed…

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In 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.
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Episode 47: Sharpening Skills #4 - Supervisors

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Episode 75: Leading By Example ft. Captain Tammy Waddell 19:53

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Sometimes when we look back, some things are clearly obvious. In this interview, we have a conversation with Captain Tammy Waddell the Jail Administrator of the Limestone County Jail. She shares with us her path to a position of leadership, some things she’s learned along the way, some things she wished she would have known, and a few things for those in the midst of “working their way up.” It is an enjoyable and enlightening conversation with something for everyone. Copyright 2024. National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO), Aaron Dawson, The Shakedown Podcast. All Rights Reserved. DISCLAIMER: This podcast may not be distributed without written permission from 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). Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube LinkedIn…

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Episode 71: What I Wish I Knew ft. Major Deann Cash 21:12

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Corrections is a career field in which advancement can come quickly at times. The result of this is someone being given a responsibility that are not completely prepared for. Even in those times when we feel prepared, there is always more that we didn’t know, and sometimes we wish we had before we took the position. In this episode, host Aaron Dawson interviews Major Deann Cash, a Jail Administrator with years of experience at multiple levels of responsibility and leadership. During the interview, Major Cash shares some things that she has found to be crucial and necessary for leadership in corrections to be effective and successful. Copyright 2024. National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO), Aaron Dawson, The Shakedown Podcast. All Rights Reserved. DISCLAIMER: This podcast may not be distributed without written permission from 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). Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube LinkedIn…

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Episode 70: Pups With Purpose 21:03

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If we base our perception of what we do on what we see in the media we could develop a negative view. In this episode, we challenge that view. What you do matters! Copyright 2024. National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO), Aaron Dawson, The Shakedown Podcast. All Rights Reserved. DISCLAIMER: This podcast may not be distributed without written permission from 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). Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube LinkedIn…

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In this episode, host Aaron Dawson looks at a recent case law decision and events taken from current news focused on our 8th Amendment articulated “Duty to Protect”. By looking at recent real-life examples, we can gain a sense of what to do and what not to do. Copyright 2024. National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO), Aaron Dawson, The Shakedown Podcast. All Rights Reserved. DISCLAIMER: This podcast may not be distributed without written permission from 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). Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube LinkedIn…

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