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 union said the attack is “directly related” to decisions made by department leadership to double bunk housing units in Maleng Regional Justice Center
A professional group of corrections officers will improve the level of cooperation from inmates in their facility.
The inmate told prosecutors he would have killed the former police officer had correctional officers not responded so quickly
CO Chad Hilborn was killed when his vehicle crossed the center line and struck an oncoming truck
5 women say they endured sexual harassment at the hands of staff under Warden Robert Stewart and four other officials while working at the facility
Wants legislation to give families of officers killed during an assault in the line of duty 90 days to switch from the investment plan to a pension
Brown County Coroner Judith A. Varnau and the county’s sheriff’s office are at odds over the 2013 death of inmate Zachary Goldson
As custodial staff, we may be on our own; this is why we all need to know how to care for traumatic injuries at the scene
A rise in inmate attacks on officers has the union warning staff to be on high alert
From Green Dot cards to a homemade crack pipe, staff are trying to figure out how the contraband got in
After her 5-year-old German Shepard chow-chow mix was killed in front of her home last week, Monica Montoya is seeking stricter policies involving animals and law enforcement shootings.
Proposed amendment faces an uphill climb because it would need two-thirds support in the Legislature
The probation officer struck by the car door was not seriously injured
Accused of head-butting a corrections officer and giving him a black eye while he was being processed on an operating under the influence charge
CO Yuri Ramirez went to help and instead the driver attempted to strike him with his vehicle
One point this video drives home is that we must all watch out for each other
Big chunk of its staff couldn’t get to work because of a blizzard
A memorial for the 35th anniversary of the New Mexico state penitentiary riots is planned for Monday
Crisis Intervention Team promotes positive and safe encounters between LEOs and people experiencing a mental health crisis
Lured officer into cell saying he had problems with his toilet
National Transportation Safety Board report states that a 225-foot section of metal guardrail was damaged in an accident the day before
One shank measured 7 inches, while a second one was 9 inches
Tactical Breathing is a good thing; it is a very effective self-regulation technique; but, there is much more to tactical arousal control than just breathing techniques
Driving experts offer their best training tips on how to avoid collisions, increase your safety on the roads and get you home alive
Was transporting inmate to Livingston County Court in Geneseo when it crashed and overturned in northbound lanes
A jury found 59-year-old Theron Maxton guilty on four counts of threatening a federal officer
Made of corrosion-resistant stainless steel, the bracelet offers 25 features
State officials say they have no choice but to pay overtime to cover shifts to make up chronic staff shortages
Inmate Felicia Hobbs is accused of attacked several officers and two nurses
Iowa DOC says 24-year-old Darrell Ballard assaulted the officer Monday morning
Jim Schissler has already logged 70 miles since the start of the new year, but he still has a ways to go
Texas Department of Criminal Justice CO Jason Self was in critical condition Monday at University Medical Center in Lubbock
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