www.lexipol.com 844-312-9500 THE CHALLENGE Like many public safety agencies, the Northampton County Department of Corrections (NCDOC) regularly updates policies to meet federal, state and local laws while maintaining the safety and security of the public, staff and inmates. But this is a labor-intensive process. “To develop a policy internally can be very time- consuming,” says NCDOC’s Director Daniel Keen, who is also the president of the Pennsylvania Prison Wardens Association. “This time takes away from other high-level or impending responsibilities that need to be met.” Keen points to another policy challenge the NCDOC experienced: the need to ensure policies do not overlap with other departments or procedures while continuing to meet requirements. The facility’s polic

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