Although general knowledge of the experienced jail manager and familiarity with current practices are what is required to pass the certification examination, the following list of resources might be of some assistance in preparing for the examination. It is recommended that candidates review the certification examination content outline listed in the Handbook for Candidates. If there are areas where you wish to increase your knowledge, the following list of resources may be helpful. It should be noted that the list of resources is neither all-inclusive nor exhaustive.

PUBLICATIONS

American Jails magazine
American Jail Association. Reprint articles by topics are available.
phone: 301-790-3930, fax: 301-790-2941
Web site: www.corrections.com/aja/mags/magazine.html

Constitutional Rights of Prisoners. 6th edition.
Palmer, John W., Cincinnati, Ohio: Anderson Publishing Co., 1999,
Phone: 800-582-7295
Web site: www.andersonpublishing.com

Correctional Law Reporter
Civic Research Institute,
phone: 609-683-4011, or 609-683-4450 (ordering department).

Corrections Today magazine,
American Correctional Association,
phone: 301-918-1800
Web site: www.corrections.com/aca

Detention Reporter,
CRS, Inc.,
phone: 301-349-5701
Web site: www.correction.org

Food Code (1999),
U.S. Public Health Services, Food and Drug Administration.
Available through the National Technical Information Services,
phone: 800-553-6847, or 703-605-6000, fax: 703-605-6900
Web site: www.ntis.gov

Jail Operation Bulletins and Video Series,
American Jail Association,
phone: 301-790-3930, fax: 301-790-2941
Web site: www.corrections.com/aja

Exploring Jail Operations,
By Kenneth E. Kerle, 2003
American Jail Association,
phone: 301-790-3930, fax: 301-790-2941
Web site: www.corrections.com/aja

Jail and Prison Legal Issues: An Administrators Guide,
American Jail Association,
phone: 301-790-3930, fax: 301-790-2941
Web site: www.corrections.com/aja

Jail Managers Bulletins,
American Jail Association,
phone: 301-790-3930, fax: 301-790-2941
Web site: www.corrections.com/aja

Life Safety Code Handbook,
National Fire Protection Association,
phone: 800-344-3555
Web site: www.nfpa.org

Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry,
Occupational Safety and Health Administration,
phone: 202-693-1999
Web site: www.osha.gov

Sheriff magazine,
National Sheriffs' Association,
phone: 703-836-7827
Web site: www.sheriffs.org

OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES

Center for Disease Control
Atlanta, GA
phone: 888-232-3228
Web site: www.cdc.gov

Environmental Protection Agency
Washington, D.C.
phone: 202-260-2010
Web site: www.epa.gov

National Criminal Justice Reference Service
Rockville, MD
phone: 800-851-3420
Web site: www.ncjrs.org

National Institute of Corrections, Jail Center
Longmont, CO
phone: 800-995-6429
Web site: www.nicic.gov

LEGISLATION

Americans with Disabilities Act

Fair Labor Standards Act

Family Medical Leave Act

Prison Litigation Reform Act