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 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 inmate told prosecutors he would have killed the former police officer had correctional officers not responded so quickly
One correctional officer was stabbed “numerous times,” officials said, and another suffered “serious injuries to his face”
The five juveniles turned violent when they attempted to escape the Swanson Center for Youth, a senator said
The union said COs at four state prisons are having trouble managing high-risk prisoners who are benefiting from a new law enacted in 2022 that provides inmates with more recreation time
The Waupun, Green Bay and Stanley prisons have been under lockdown for months as the state grapples with deteriorating buildings and a worker shortage
“Officer Motley was a hero who tragically died while protecting his fellow officers and the public,” the Texas Department of Criminal Justice said
The CO was beaten from behind by an inmate who manipulated his cell door lock
Multiple inmates started a fire by igniting bed sheets; the situation then turned into a riot as the inmates also armed themselves with blunt objects, Richland County deputies said
An inmate attacked a deputy who took the weapon he used to stab another inmate; two additional inmates then piled onto the deputy
Sincere A. Harrison was charged with second-degree assault and first-degree promoting prison contraband
As three COs were subduing the inmate, he managed to escape their grasp and punched an officer in the eye
An Ohio chef is renowned for training inmates. Could he fix the Cuyahoga County jail’s food problem?
The chef said he’s been trying to help the county fix its jail food problem, which is so severe correctional officers have worried it could spark a riot
Sheriff: “My officers have a difficult job and should not be subjected to baseless complaints”
Detectives suspect the man, who kicked and spit at guards, was “grooming” a nurse by exchanging letters with her
Lack of staff and training impedes policy adherence in the facility, according to 162-page report by federal monitors
The first CO was assaulted by the two inmates in the Jameson Annex; the second CO was attacked when they arrived to help their colleague
COs have expressed concern that the food served in the Cuyahoga County jail is so poor that it could spark riot
Inmates, staff say fires are used to cook food, warm coffee, light contraband cigarettes or drugs or just to stay warm
Timothy Darren Sherard Jr., 23, was charged with taking a hostage, first-degree criminal sexual conduct and possession of a weapon during a violent crime
You can learn a lot from phone calls, such as plans for contraband being introduced to your facility or planned assaults on staff or other inmates
Mercy County jail warden wants body cameras to “protect us — the county and the staff”
Package of proposed bills would improve conditions and security at jails for the benefit of staff, inmates and the public
Dan Spaeth, 22, was killed in “what appears to be a senseless act of violence” as he attempted to slow vehicle traffic for deer crossing the road
Exploring the importance of diligent observation, swift identification and effective communication in ensuring safety and combating complacency
Raul Torres Serrano faces potential life sentence for a premeditated attack on a peace officer
The rare lockdown in the nation’s largest prison system, which comes during a heat wave, is happening as officials ‘confront the root causes’ of drug contraband and violence
A heat illness prevention plan for the state’s 30 prisons includes increased access to water, ice, fans, portable cooling units
After calling for help CO Hanna Suite defended herself and was helped by other inmates
“I’m not pointing fingers here at anybody; I’m just asking the question ‘why,’” Chief McManus said
The deputies were let go “involving job performance on July 10, 2023,” when an inmate used handcuffs to strangle Deputy John Durm, the sheriff’s office said
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