Defensive Tactics
Defensive Tactics are essential skills for correctional officers to safely manage confrontations and maintain control in correctional facilities. This directory provides articles and resources on various techniques, training methods, and best practices for defensive tactics in the correctional environment. Mastery of these tactics is crucial for officer safety and effective inmate management. For further training resources, explore our section on Corrections Officer Training.
Nikolas Cruz faces four charges in the Nov. 13, 2018, attack on Sgt. Ray Beltran
In this episode of Tier Talk, Anthony Gangi and Luis Soto break down the recent attack of an officer by four inmates
The corrections officer landed on a partition separating showers, suffered head and possible back injuries
Officials say he received injuries while being restrained by other officers
The union claims that the number of assaults on inmates and staff has increased since policy changes were enacted
There are three aspects of strength and preperation necessary for dealing with any emergency
Tactics you can practice regularly, no matter how busy your schedule
The autopsy report noted that there was considerable neck restraint before he died
Tameca Brown is accused of hitting the cuffed inmate
Inmates refused to go back into their cells, triggering a wild brawl
Batons can be very effective in controlling violently resisting subjects but this requires the right equipment as well as necessary training to ensure effectiveness
People aren’t born with the ability to hit and be hit — they have a sensory inhibition that every officer must learn to overcome
Suspected ringleaders charged with injuring deputies
Shank was made of 2 toothbrushes and a razor
Why incorporating mental preparedness into staff training is critical
The Seven Levels of Simulation progresses from basic instruction to high level decision making scenarios