Seminar Title
Online-Jail Intake Screening: Where Jail Liability Starts
Dates of Events
01/24/2024 through 01/24/2024
Last Updated: 12/07/2023
Instructor(s): Lisa Farmer
Course Registration Fee: $150
Instructor Bio
Lisa Farmer
Lisa Farmer, Director (retired)
Fayette County Detention Center Adult Facility. Lexington, Kentucky
Lisa Farmer retired in October 2022 and the Director of Fayette County Detention Center in Lexington, KY. Fayette County Detention Center is a Direct Supervision 1260 facility bed, with a staff of 358. Starting as an officer in July 2021, she worked in many areas of the jail including the Classification Department. While promoting up the ranks, she was a Sergeant in Professional Standards for 7 years which included Internal Affairs investigations and starting the Gang Intel Unit. As she continued to promote up thru the ranks, she was a commander over the Custody Bureau. In March 2014, Lisa completed the National Jail Academy Leadership Command Academy in Sam Houston, TX and was the first to receive the CJM certification at Fayette County Detention Center in November 2014. Lisa was an adjunct instructor for training and recruit academy classes covering topics of gangs and Internal Affairs. Lisa completed her BS degree in Corrections and Juvenile Services from Eastern Kentucky University in 2001 and then followed up with her MS degree in Criminal Justice from Eastern Kentucky University in 2004, while working at the detention center.
Lisa Farmer, Director (retired)
Fayette County Detention Center Adult Facility. Lexington, Kentucky
Lisa Farmer retired in October 2022 and the Director of Fayette County Detention Center in Lexington, KY. Fayette County Detention Center is a Direct Supervision 1260 facility bed, with a staff of 358. Starting as an officer in July 2021, she worked in many areas of the jail including the Classification Department. While promoting up the ranks, she was a Sergeant in Professional Standards for 7 years which included Internal Affairs investigations and starting the Gang Intel Unit. As she continued to promote up thru the ranks, she was a commander over the Custody Bureau. In March 2014, Lisa completed the National Jail Academy Leadership Command Academy in Sam Houston, TX and was the first to receive the CJM certification at Fayette County Detention Center in November 2014. Lisa was an adjunct instructor for training and recruit academy classes covering topics of gangs and Internal Affairs. Lisa completed her BS degree in Corrections and Juvenile Services from Eastern Kentucky University in 2001 and then followed up with her MS degree in Criminal Justice from Eastern Kentucky University in 2004, while working at the detention center.
Course Objectives
Course Overview:
Date: January 24, 2024
Time: 1:00 p.m. -2:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Jails now face multiple challenges with the deadly drugs that arrestees either have taken , concealed on them or attempt to smuggle into jail that puts more emphasis on the intake officers completing a very detailed, documented screening. Not only drugs, but also with the serious mental health illness, or a combination of both, even complicates their jobs as it seems that jails have become the last resort to take mental health persons. But having an in-depth screening and assessment tools in place in addition to the officers observations, not only helps the officer but also lessens the liability for the jail and possibly save a life. The intake officers has first contact with the arrestee and plays a very vital role in getting the correct information from screening. It is imperative that intake officers complete accurate screening process in addition with their observations. This course will start from taking legal custody of the arrestee thru the intake screening process and assessment to how classification will use that information for housing.
Group Viewing Encouraged: Pay 1 Registration Fee
·Multiple attendees can group view the training from one device only and each attendee will receive a certificate.
·ONLY the registered attendee will receive a link to join the training (Link will be sent 1-2 Days Prior to the Event)
Quiz & Certificates: Within 24 hours after the live broadcast the registered attendee will receive an email with:
·Quiz link that will need to be forwarded to each person in your group so they may print a certificate after completing the quiz. ·30 Days Access of the Recording (this link may be shared with with others in your department)
*** No Refunds After Class Link Has Been Sent***
Time: 1:00 p.m. -2:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Jails now face multiple challenges with the deadly drugs that arrestees either have taken , concealed on them or attempt to smuggle into jail that puts more emphasis on the intake officers completing a very detailed, documented screening. Not only drugs, but also with the serious mental health illness, or a combination of both, even complicates their jobs as it seems that jails have become the last resort to take mental health persons. But having an in-depth screening and assessment tools in place in addition to the officers observations, not only helps the officer but also lessens the liability for the jail and possibly save a life. The intake officers has first contact with the arrestee and plays a very vital role in getting the correct information from screening. It is imperative that intake officers complete accurate screening process in addition with their observations. This course will start from taking legal custody of the arrestee thru the intake screening process and assessment to how classification will use that information for housing.
Group Viewing Encouraged: Pay 1 Registration Fee
·Multiple attendees can group view the training from one device only and each attendee will receive a certificate.
·ONLY the registered attendee will receive a link to join the training (Link will be sent 1-2 Days Prior to the Event)
Quiz & Certificates: Within 24 hours after the live broadcast the registered attendee will receive an email with:
·Quiz link that will need to be forwarded to each person in your group so they may print a certificate after completing the quiz. ·30 Days Access of the Recording (this link may be shared with with others in your department)
*** No Refunds After Class Link Has Been Sent***
