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.
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On Christmas Day five inmates attacked the CO in a common area of the Kentucky State Penitentiary
The inmate attempted to choke the CO and held the officer in the cell until the CO was able to subdue the inmate
Michael Ketchum, 45, hogtied, strangled and stabbed to death his cellmate and stabbed another inmate in the head and neck during breakfast
At the time of the assault the CO was responsible for supervising 65 max-security inmates in a housing pod
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CO Kent Riley sustained severe and permanent brain injury and may not be able to work again
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The inmate was getting medical treatment at a local hospital when he attempted to escape and assaulted the CO
Scott Riner, 59, was shot outside the complex by a suspect who is still at large
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Sheriff: “These dirtbags thought they could attack or order an attack on another inmate and not get caught.”
12-year CO described violence, low morale and mandates at the facility that recently transitioned to county control
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One of the COs was choked during the assault and lost consciousness for 24 minutes
The CO was terminated in 2020 after complaining about harassment, humiliation and sexual misconduct toward women staff
“We are concerned for the interim sheriff’s health, wellbeing, and ability to perform his required duties”
Lawsuit contends the former warden was “grossly negligent” for not providing a safe work environment, sufficient staffing, or adequate safety protocols
The two inmates were attempting to kill another prisoner with makeshift weapons
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Sgt. Mark Baserman, 60, died of blunt force trauma less than two weeks after he was assaulted by an inmate
The inmate also threatened to kill or injure five other COs and a nurse who checked him out
The CO was struck in the head with a tray after entering the inmate’s cell to stop him from cutting his left arm
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