The Shakedown by National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO)

Episode 77: What is Going on in the World of Corrections? (11/20/2025)

What is the right minimum hiring age for agencies?  Looking at a recent agency that tried something new and what they discovered, host Aaron Dawson challenges us to consider other ways of thinking about “how we’ve also done it.  We also discuss some recent case law and how that may impact what we all do. Copyright 2024.  National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO), Aaron Dawson, The Shakedown Podcast.  All Rights Reserved.   DISCLAIMER: This podcast may not be distributed without written permission from NIJO.  The information contained herein shall not be construed as legal advice.  Listeners should always consult legal counsel to determine how the laws of their individual jurisdiction affect the application of these materials and guidelines to their individual circumstances. The Shakedown is brought to you by The National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO). * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/nijo.jailtraining/] * Twitter [https://twitter.com/JailTrainingOps] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/nijo.jailtraining/] * YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDuw18l_ig0nyzbtuIuMLkQ] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/nijojailtraining/]

Episode 76: What is Going on in the World of Corrections? (11/13/2025)

Pulling topics fresh from the news, host Aaron Dawson discusses body cameras, proposed legislation, and whether or not pay increases help with retention.  We all have our opinions, but what does the data say? Copyright 2024.  National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO), Aaron Dawson, The Shakedown Podcast.  All Rights Reserved.   DISCLAIMER: This podcast may not be distributed without written permission from NIJO.  The information contained herein shall not be construed as legal advice.  Listeners should always consult legal counsel to determine how the laws of their individual jurisdiction affect the application of these materials and guidelines to their individual circumstances. The Shakedown is brought to you by The National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO). * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/nijo.jailtraining/] * Twitter [https://twitter.com/JailTrainingOps] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/nijo.jailtraining/] * YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDuw18l_ig0nyzbtuIuMLkQ] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/nijojailtraining/]

Episode 75: Leading By Example ft. Captain Tammy Waddell

Sometimes when we look back, some things are clearly obvious.  In this interview, we have a conversation with Captain Tammy Waddell the Jail Administrator of the Limestone County Jail.  She shares with us her path to a position of leadership, some things she’s learned along the way, some things she wished she would have known, and a few things for those in the midst of “working their way up.”  It is an enjoyable and enlightening conversation with something for everyone.  Copyright 2024.  National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO), Aaron Dawson, The Shakedown Podcast.  All Rights Reserved.   DISCLAIMER: This podcast may not be distributed without written permission from NIJO.  The information contained herein shall not be construed as legal advice.  Listeners should always consult legal counsel to determine how the laws of their individual jurisdiction affect the application of these materials and guidelines to their individual circumstances. The Shakedown is brought to you by The National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO). * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/nijo.jailtraining/] * Twitter [https://twitter.com/JailTrainingOps] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/nijo.jailtraining/] * YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDuw18l_ig0nyzbtuIuMLkQ] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/nijojailtraining/]

Episode 74: What is Happening in the World of Corrections? Part 3

In this episode host Aaron Dawson shares some headlines of current events within the corrections world.  We take a look at these topics, some of which are informative, some of which are strange, some of which are instructive, and others are just plain humorous.  We look at a wild event requiring 12 people to go to the hospital, the importance of maintaining control, and a story of an agency backing their staff and charging an inmate for assault. Copyright 2024.  National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO), Aaron Dawson, The Shakedown Podcast.  All Rights Reserved.   DISCLAIMER: This podcast may not be distributed without written permission from NIJO.  The information contained herein shall not be construed as legal advice.  Listeners should always consult legal counsel to determine how the laws of their individual jurisdiction affect the application of these materials and guidelines to their individual circumstances. The Shakedown is brought to you by The National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO). * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/nijo.jailtraining/] * Twitter [https://twitter.com/JailTrainingOps] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/nijo.jailtraining/] * YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDuw18l_ig0nyzbtuIuMLkQ] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/nijojailtraining/]

Episode 73: What is Happening in the World of Corrections? Part 2

In this episode host Aaron Dawson shares some headlines of current events within the corrections world.  We take a look at these topics, some of which are informative, some of which are strange, some of which are instructive, and others are just plain humorous.  We look at how quickly things can spin out of control, how weather can cause issues, the importance of training and a wild story about the arrest of an escaped inmate…decades after his escape. Copyright 2024.  National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO), Aaron Dawson, The Shakedown Podcast.  All Rights Reserved.   DISCLAIMER: This podcast may not be distributed without written permission from NIJO.  The information contained herein shall not be construed as legal advice.  Listeners should always consult legal counsel to determine how the laws of their individual jurisdiction affect the application of these materials and guidelines to their individual circumstances. The Shakedown is brought to you by The National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO). * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/nijo.jailtraining/] * Twitter [https://twitter.com/JailTrainingOps] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/nijo.jailtraining/] * YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDuw18l_ig0nyzbtuIuMLkQ] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/nijojailtraining/]