NCJ Number
137958
Journal
Journal of Correctional Education Volume: 43 Issue: 2 Dated: (June 1992) Pages: 82-86
Date Published
1992
Length
5 pages
Annotation
As part of its ongoing efforts to assess and enhance programs and services, in 1989 the Onondaga County (New York) Sheriff's Department (OCSD) invited a team of educational consultants to evaluate the Jail Deputy training and development program.
Abstract
While the focus of the evaluation was the 13-week Jail Deputy preservice training academy program, the evaluation examined the academy as one subsystem within a broader human resources system. The review sought to assess the adequacy of the current program, identify potential areas for improvement, and provide a basis for subsequent decisions and actions by key OCSD personnel. Management of the evaluation project was guided by a two-phase information collection plan and an evaluation workplan. Information about the academy was gathered through interviews, review of academy documents and materials, and site visits to the jail facility. The assessment was based on the four guiding principles adopted for the jail training and development program -- safety, security, humane treatment, and professionalism -- as well as several general criteria including effectiveness, efficiency, and satisfaction. The project team produced interim progress reports and a final report consisting of a complete description of the evaluation components, a review of program strengths, and recommendations for improvements. 4 figures and 8 references (Author abstract modified)