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.
Recent escapes and officer misconduct show where leadership oversight breaks down first
The fight at Washington State Prison in Georgia left 12 other inmates hospitalized
Officer Robert McFarland was killed by two inmates using hammers and a metal grinder during a failed escape attempt that his widow says was preventable
An inmate at Cheshire Correctional Institution threw searing hot coffee at the correctional officer and attempted to slash his face with a shank during meal time
Fulton County Sheriff Labat says the main facility is so overcrowded and deteriorated that more deaths are inevitable without help from city jail beds
St. Louis Correctional Facility correctional officers report assaults, lockdowns and homemade weapons as Level V inmates are housed in lower-level units due to a bed shortage
Sheriff Pat Labat said commissioners’ refusal to fully rebuild the jail ignores federal findings of unsafe staffing, poor supervision and inhumane conditions
Reducing risk without adding staff or complicated protocols
Two Wallens Ridge State Prison officers were stabbed multiple times and a third was assaulted in the incident
The Allegheny County Jail correctional officers’ union says shackles are needed to prevent escapes during hospital trips
The San Quentin tragedy reminds us that small lapses in security can open the door to violence and loss of life
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Harnessing data to protect staff, improve outcomes and streamline operations
The man allegedly grabbed a correctional officer by the throat, punched him in the face and knocked off his glasses, then struck him three to four more times
The Axon body-worn cameras have already reduced inmate grievance response times by up to 12% and use-of-force reports have dropped by about 17%
NYSCOPBA said chemical exposures in state prisons are on the rise even as contraband seizures have decreased since mail scanning began in April
NYSCOPBA officials said the underlying issues that caused thousands of its members to walk off the job have still not been addressed
An inmate serving life for murder stabbed a Rush City corrections officer when confronted over hooch
The Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Office discovered how one lesser-known tool helped curb inmate disruptions and shift officer perceptions
If these lessons are not taken seriously, the safety and security of staff, and all who reside within, will be at risk
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The deadly uprisings at Attica, New Mexico State Penitentiary and Lucasville still hold critical lessons for correctional safety, staffing, communication and crisis response
Thousands of officer positions remain unfilled and the state prison agency has struggled to resume normal operations
The entire facility has remained on lockdown since then, as officials claim they found information indicating an active threat to staff
The corrections officer said he was “fighting for his life” as the man was “trying to kill him”
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The inmate grabbed an officer around her face and neck during the assault; a second officer entered the room and was struck in the head
Surveillance video shows the Erie County Holding Center inmate punching, stomping and kicking a deputy during a lunch tray delivery
Clay County Sheriff’s Office officials said inmates have been seen intentionally clogging toilets with items like bedding and clothes
The Guilford County detention officer, who was not present during the attempted stabbing, allegedly assaulted the inmate after learning of the attack; he has since resigned
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