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Housing, Classification and Special Populations

Start Date: 10/7/2026 8:00 AM EDT
End Date: 10/9/2026 5:00 PM EDT

Venue Name: Escambia County Corrections

Location:
3080 N. Pace Blvd
Pensacola, FL  United States  32505

Organization Name: American Jail Association

Contact:
Lori Bachtell
Email: lorib@aja.org
Phone: (301) 857-2620

Housing, Classification and Special Populations

When: October 7 - 9, 2026
Host:  Escambia County Corrections 
Time: 8 am - 5 pm 
Place: Escambia County Corrections (Jail) / 3080 N. Pace Blvd. / Pensacola, FL
Instructor: Mandy Lambert


Program Cost: Member: $475.00 / Nonmember: $525.00 
 

This highly interactive, three-day, 24-hour program is designed to strengthen classification staff’s knowledge, critical thinking, and decision-making skills. Effective classification is essential to successful population management and helps reduce risks for both staff and inmates while minimizing potential liability.

Through hands-on group activities, practical problem-solving, and networking opportunities, participants will learn from experienced instructors and colleagues representing jails across the country. Attendees will explore real-world challenges, share best practices, and develop practical solutions they can apply in their own facilities.

Bring your challenges, your questions, and your expertise for a collaborative, solution-focused learning experience designed to improve classification practices and strengthen jail operations.


 Among the topics covered:
  • Assessing risk and need
  • Case law
  • Administrative segregation
  • Proper use of premium real estate
  • Special populations
  • ADA considerations
  • Proxies
  • Team reviews
  • Correct labeling
  • Assessment instruments
  • Case management
  • Communication layers
  • Proper interviewing techniques
  • Data and recidivism
  • Overrides
  • Case management
  • Housing plans
  • Evidence-based programs
  • Action planning

Please click link below for a fillable Registration form: 
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Instructor:
Major Mandy Lambert, CJM, has nearly 40 years of corrections experience and is currently serving as the Jail Administrator with the Culpeper County Sheriff’s Office in Culpeper, Virginia.  Mandy retired as Major in January 2022 from the Prince William-Manassas Regional Adult Detention Center in Manassas, Virginia after serving 37 years. She was the Director of Support Services and the Co-Coordinator for Evidence Based Decision Making Stakeholders Committee, studying the Criminal Justice System and facilitating and guiding system wide collaboration. Mandy is a national expert in Objective Jail Classification and has provided expert legal opinions for the Commonwealth of Virginia and the State of Ohio. She provides technical assistance and training on behalf of the National Institute of Corrections, American Jail Association and independently. Mandy provides Leadership, Operations, Objective Jail Classification, Inmate Housing and Behavior Management to Jails across the Country and the US Territories. She has assisted small, medium, and large facilities with meeting and exceeding standards of compliance with local, state, and federal standards. Mandy has been successful in the implementation of mental health diversion, Crisis Intervention in Jails, introduction of Peer Navigators, early identification and intervention of Opioid users, Naloxone administration and implemented Medication Assisted Treatment in her facility. She served on the Virginia State Standards Committee for Building and Design for new or expansion of jail facilities and Mental and Behavioral Health Standards for the Commonwealth of Virginia. She has managed large scale design and build of jail expansions. Mandy is a Past President of the American Jail Association and is a member of the Fraternal Order of Police and is a lifetime member of the American Jail Association. Mandy is a Certified Jail Manager and has served as a PREA Coordinator.

 

Airport:
 

Pensacola International Airport

2430 Airport Blvd. Pensacola, FL 32504

 

Hotel Information:
 

  • Holiday Inn Express Pensacola Downtown 

  • 101 East Main Street, Pensacola, FL 32504 

  • 4 miles from the jail. Approx. 10 min drive 

  • In the heart of downtown. Restaurants and walking distance to downtown 

 

  • Hyatt Place Pensacola Airport 

  • 2468 Skye Way Pensacola, FL 32504 

  • 4 miles from the jail. Approx. 10 min. drive   

  • Near the airport and close to the mall.  

 

  • Hilton Garden Inn Pensacola Airport  

  • 1144 Airport Blvd. Pensacola, FL 32504 

  • 4 miles from the jail. Approx. 10 min. drive   

  • Near the airport and close to the mall.  

 

  • Holiday Inn Resort Pensacola Beach 

  • 14 Via De Luna Dr. Pensacola, FL 32561 

  • 12 miles from the jail. Approx 20-25 min drive.  

  • Beautiful beaches and restaurants  


 
A minimum number of participants are needed to hold our workshop.  You may cancel up to five business days prior to the Professional Development workshop .  No refunds will be given for cancellations received five or less business days before the class.  All cancellations are subject to a $50 service fee.  Your cancellation must be received in writing via fax or e-mail.  Substitutions are acceptable.  "No Shows" will be charged at the applicable rate. It is strongly recommended that participants DO NOT purchase airline tickets without first contacting AJA to confirm program availability.  Workshops begin at 8:00 AM and usually go until 5:00 PM (unless otherwise noted).

Online Registration

Registration is Closed
Closed: 9/28/2026 12:00 PM

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