Three members of the Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office recently attended the 11th Annual Louisiana Correctional Association Conference in Lake Charles, where they received training on emerging technology, safety, leadership and wellness in the corrections field.

Sheriff Aaron Mitchell said Assistant Warden Kaylynn Remedies, Sgt. Zack Sterling and Sgt. Sarah Moser attended the conference and had the opportunity to discuss current issues with correctional employees from across Louisiana.

Training included a look at the growing use of artificial intelligence in jails and prisons. The session focused on how AI technology can assist correctional officers in protecting inmates rather than replacing personnel working inside correctional facilities.

Deputies also learned about the Corrections Information Program and Records System, or CIPRS, a new program expected to eventually replace CAJUN, the system currently used by the state.

Other sessions addressed maintaining fair and consistent rules for offenders, the importance of staff presence in deterring incidents and the use of the Louisiana Automated Victim Notification System and Victim Information and Notification Everyday, commonly known as LAVNS and VINE, to track offenders and provide notifications.

The conference also placed an emphasis on the well-being of correctional employees. Sessions covered mental health, separating job-related stress from family life, building resilience and managing pressure while working in leadership roles.

The training provided the Sabine Parish deputies with an opportunity to learn about current developments in corrections while exchanging information and experiences with professionals from throughout the state.