Supporting Individuals Working in Our Nation's Jails

• Webinar: The Tribal Law & Order Act and Its Implications for Justice Systems in Indian Country
  The second in a bi-monthly webinar series that aims to enhance State and tribal collaboration and highlight the benefits of intergovernmental coordination is set for Monday, September 13, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m ET. Jointly hosted by the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) and the National Criminal Justice Association (NCJA), the webinar will focus on the recently enacted Tribal Law & Order Act and its implications for States and tribes.
• Live Internet Broadcast: Self-Directed Essential Skills for New Supervisors
  Newly developed DVD series curriculum from the National Institute of Corrections fills the gap and focuses on core competencies for supervisors, including developing personal and professional goals, demonstrating leadership, problem solving, critical thinking, decision-making, managing conflict, coaching, counseling, providing discipline, and encouraging staff performance. September 15, Noon to 3 p.m. ET.
• Call for Nominations for Jail Manager Certification Commission
  Applications will be accepted by AJA until February 2, 2011, for the next available vacancy on the Jail Manager Certification Commission (JMCC). Appointed by AJA's Board of Directors, the five-member JMCC administers the Certified Jail Manager and Certified Jail Officer programs, sets policy, and assures the programs reflect the changing needs of the profession.
• IACTP Conference Coming This November
  Join the International Association of Correctional Training Personnel November 7-10 in Boston, Massachusetts, for its 26th Annual Trainers' Conference, hosted by the Massachusetts Department of Corrections.
• Call for Nominations for AJA Board of Directors (2011-2012)
  Election time is coming and the Nominating Committee of the American Jail Association will be selecting candidates for the following postions: Third Vice President, Secretary, Board of Directors.
• National Gang Intelligence Center Threat Assessment
  The National Gang Intelligence Center (NGIC) has released its 2010-2011 National Gang Threat Survey. As many of you are aware, the NGIC strives to release a national gang threat assessment bi-yearly to provide law enforcement officials nationwide with a better understanding of the gang problem and assist them in identifying the specific gang threats to their communities.
• New Detention Center Almost Open for Business
  After considerable delays, the Lubbock County debuts its massive detention center with an open house.

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