Officer Safety
Officer Safety is a critical concern within correctional facilities, focusing on protecting staff from physical harm and ensuring a secure working environment. This directory provides articles and resources on best practices, training, and equipment that enhance the safety of correctional officers. Understanding the importance of officer safety helps develop strategies to mitigate risks and respond effectively to threats. For further insights, explore our section on Defensive Tactics.
The violent attack involved MS-13 and Sureño 13 inmates and left two Wallens Ridge State Prison officers hospitalized with stab wounds, VADOC said
Hennepin County Deputy Matthew Durette suffered lifelong injuries in the 2-minute attack, including a traumatic brain injury and multiple broken bones
VADOC says the violent attack at Wallens Ridge State Prison was premeditated and involved inmates convicted of murder and rape
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Using proper positioning during field and home visits can improve officer safety, build control and allow quick response to unexpected threats
With eight drug exposure incidents sending staff to hospitals in just 15 months, union leaders are callong on Congress to pass legislation mandating prison mail screening protocols
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Staff training on manipulation and improper relationships is key and must be constant and clear for all sworn and non-sworn staff
The union says DOCCS is ignoring safety concerns and the impact of firing 2,000 corrections officers after the strike
A 20% drop in prison staffing nationwide has left safety, rehabilitation and lives at risk — and leaders scrambling for solutions
Timothy Delehanty struck a Kenton County deputy just hours after being sentenced for a 2006 murder
Corrections Officer Corey Clark says Kelvin Vickers planned the attack in advance, vowing to harm the first CO to open his cell at Coxsackie Correctional Facility
Court documents claim the Northeast Ohio Correctional Center officer’s calls for backup were ignored, allowing the attack to continue
The Lewis County Juvenile Detention Center officers endured a 10-minute assault while stopping a murder suspect from escaping the facility
Deputies found five shanks on the 18-year-old inmate after the attack at Fulton County Jail, which is under federal oversight
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Inmates at Men’s Central Jail punched a deputy, stomped on his head until he lost consciousness, then stabbed him, requiring staples for a head wound
New York will keep key provisions of its agreement to end the strike, including HALT Act adjustments and mail screening, despite falling short of the 85% return-to-work threshold
The HALT Act, correctional staffing and officer safety are at the center of labor negotiations — here’s what’s at stake
Video shows the moment the DeSoto County inmate seized a TASER and used it on a jailer during a struggle in the facility
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More than 8,000 COs continue to hold the line, stating the tentative deal fails to address key safety concerns
Corrections officers have been pushing for reforms to the HALT Act, saying restrictions on solitary confinement put staff at risk
Fewer than 10 corrections officers have been terminated so far, but thousands are at risk of losing health benefits for not returning to work
The Macon County Jail officer, who had just left work and was still in uniform after work, told police the suspect threatened to shoot him
The agreement includes suspending parts of the HALT Act for 90 days and safeguarding against excessive mandatory overtime
Officials credit better evaluations, staff training and secure facilities for the decline in state-run detention center violence
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