Author: Lynne Woodruff

LYNNE WOODRUFF retired from the Kane County (IL) Sheriff’s Office after 24 years of service, during which she achieved several historic milestones. She was the first female promoted to Sergeant at the Kane County Jail (1995) and later became the first female promoted to Lieutenant in the Sheriff’s Office (2002). Lynne holds a BA in Management and Leadership from Judson College and a Master’s degree in Law Enforcement and Justice Administration from Western Illinois University. Lynne worked at Lexipol in various capacities, including as a Management Services Representative, Training Coordinator, and independent contractor for the Training and Implementation Services teams. She brought her extensive experience and dedication to public safety to each role, supporting agencies in achieving their goals.

Prison Reform: The Origin of Contemporary Jail Standards

Prison Reform: The Origin of Contemporary Jail Standards

[vc_section css="vc_custom_1525482743015{padding-bottom: 3em !important;}" el_class="container"]Editor’s Note: This article is part of a series on the history of jails. Read the article "Understanding Our Roots: A Brief History of Prisons." Jail facilities in the...

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Understanding Our Roots: A Brief History of Prisons

Understanding Our Roots: A Brief History of Prisons

[vc_section css="vc_custom_1525482743015{padding-bottom: 3em !important;}" el_class="container"]Have you ever wondered about the history of prisons? Why were jails necessary? What were they like? How have they changed over the centuries? Since the beginning of...

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Addressing Correctional Officer Stress

Addressing Correctional Officer Stress

[vc_section css="vc_custom_1525482743015{padding-bottom: 3em !important;}" el_class="container"]Stress has long been acknowledged as being detrimental to correctional officers’ health. So what does the research show concerning this topic? Not as much as one would...

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