Training Day

Today was Training Day. One day a month is reserved for staff training. Inmate movement is restricted for the day and all staff members are scheduled to attend whatever training has been scheduled. I attended training on a new computer system known as COMPAS. The COMPAS system is a state-of-the-art risk and needs assessment tool for the Reentry population. COMPAS provides scales for both the male and female populations in assessing the risks and needs of offenders preparing to leave prison and transition back into the community. Other staff members were scheduled to attend CPR training. CPR recertification is required every 2 years for all staff. The morale was pretty upbeat today, even with the restricted movement after days of restricted movement. I attributed it to the rain and the cooler temperatures that came with it. Today was just another day on the hill.