Strada gets more training

NEWTON – Sheriff Michael Strada recently completed a week-long training program on jail administration at the National Institute of Corrections in Aurora, Colo. Strada was among 20 participants from throughout the United States selected to attend this nationally recognized training program.

Training focused on administrative responsibilities including managing risk, policies and procedures, determining staffing needs, managing the workforce, managing inmate behavior and other topics. The training and transportation, including living expenses, were paid for by the Department of Justice.

The National Institute of Corrections is a federal agency within the Department of Justice. It was founded in 1977 and serves as a resource for state and local corrections.

“Whenever you have an opportunity to attend training at this level it is invaluable," said Strada. "I was able to learn from the best instructors in the nation. The training and networking enables you to look at your jail operations and see if there is anything that you can change to make sure you are running a safe, efficient, and effective operation.”

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