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.
State regulators found numerous violations, including rodent droppings and unsecured cell gates during an inspection of Men’s Central Jail in Los Angeles
The former corrections officer was found not guilty of assault and reckless conduct charges for breaking an inmate’s nose and his own hand
During a search of a cell at Attica Correctional Facility, an inmate stabbed a corrections officer several times in the forearm
Series of letters from worried employees at the Fla. DOC arrived in the mail box of Sen. Greg Evers
Wording of internal memo seems to blame officer for not preventing violence
Officers wish to address a committee looking into prison safety and staffing but fear retaliation for their comments
Wyoming, Michigan, Kansas, Texas, and other states are facing a shortfall of 20 percent or more
Tore away Plexiglass to get inside post where officer was being assaulted
A blood sample taken from Sgt. William R. Womack Jr. showed a 0.24 blood alcohol level; the legal limit in the state is 0.08
South Carolina prison officials say two corrections officers were stabbed multiple times and five others kicked and punched during a fight with inmates at a maximum security prison
The injuries were described as minor but the officers were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
None of the injuries were described as life-threatening
Carlos Avalos was convicted of second-degree assault Feb. 13 for stabbing Officer Eric Huether with a 4-inch metal shank
Nathaniel Adderly will serve sentence he was given for assault at the same time as his original sentence
Upgrade has nothing to do with the recent ACLU report that criticized jail conditions throughout Montana
Loaded gun was discovered inside dirty laundry that was sent to the House of Corrections for cleaning
Want ability to sue the county for negligence in CO Amanda Baker’s murder
It may not seem like a big thing, but how we allow inmates to dress affects how much or little contraband they can carry
Bill would aid correctional officers pursuing workers’ compensation claims for hypertension and heart disease
Staffing levels at the facility are at a historic low, which leaves officers stretched thin
Michael Rivera hooked a lock to a laundry strap and used it to attack a correctional officer at the facility
A privately-run Texas prison has law enforcement securing the perimeter of the facility while they handle what appears to have escalated into a riot
This carrier features horizontal knife sleeves, shoulder utility ports and a 3D spacer mesh inner lining for air channeling and heat reduction
The Mac’s Prisoner Transport Lift allows officers to lift high risk offenders strapped into a restraint chair into the vehicle
“I think it’s a miracle that I’m sitting here,” Jason Self said
Names, details have not been released, but the CO was sent to the ER after the attack
Had hoped to bring in 300 recruits, brought in 350 between two training academies
Once you’ve decided with level of ballistic protection best meets your working environment, consider comfort, camouflage and cost
From the moment a suspect enters the Stephenson County Jail, every word, every action, every interaction is recorded
Roll calls or shift briefings can be a great way to encourage communication and keep everyone on the same page
DOC paid over $320 million in employee over time and compensatory payments over a five-year period
James Pieper was injured while breaking up a fight between inmates at the Juvenile Justice Commission in Bordentown in June 2010