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.
Former and current employees cite poor support, lack of training and 16-hour shifts as contributing factors to escalating safety issues
A Pima County corrections officer was left alone with inmate Nathan Peru, who slipped his wrist restraint and tried to grab her gun
Modern transport demands real-time visibility, better documentation and consistent communication
Understanding and applying effective interaction techniques in the modern correctional environment
Correctional officers in select locations will wear cameras during shifts to test and perfect their use before a complete agency rollout slated for the end of 2024
The inmate struck the Washington State Penitentiary CO in the face multiple times; while at the hospital, the CO was unable to remember the attack
“Assaulting an officer is never the appropriate action for not receiving a hygiene product in time,” said Louis Viscusi, president of the Suffolk County Correction Officers Association
The inmate grabbed a CO’s holster after attacking him; another CO quickly grabbed her gun and ordered the inmate to drop the weapon
Court Officer Robert Silver was supposed to be attending a celebration of life for his mother and sister on the day he was killed
The planned changes will include new perimeter fencing, security cameras and other components that will improve the entire system
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