The Staff Academy
About KRUS
KRUS is the centre of expertise

for correctional services in Norway.

By Ottar Evensen - Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Our main tasks are to provide specialized training for prison and works officers, offer further education and in-service training for 3400 employees of the correctional services of Norway, carry out research and provide information about the services.

 

From March 1st 2013 KRUS is  reorganized with the following departments  and department managers:

 

  • Director Hans-Jørgen Brucker

 
Department of Studies

Main focus: Implement and develop the research and experience-based quality education to meet the agency's needs. Supervise professional development and ensure there is a close technical cooperation between KRUS and training prisons.

  • Dean Egil Larsen
  • Head of Studies Kari Undheim

 

Department of Supplementary & Further Education  

Main focus: Implement and develop the continuing education of high quality.  Develop a basis for good skills development initiatives in the agency.

  • Head of Department Hege Lauritzen 

 
 
Department of Research

Main focus: Contribute to research and knowledge-based education, practice and decision-making in correctional services.

  • Head of Research Berit Johnsen 

 

Department of Administration

Main focuses: Recruit and ensure that new trainees are fit for prison profession. In addition, we provide information, support and service to the trainees and course participants. Development and operation of buildings and equipment that promote the health, safety and well being of employees and users and that contribute to good environmental management.


Head of Administration Ellen Ekhaugen.

 

 


 
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