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.
These digital tools have the potential to determine threats and even provide insights into the behavior and needs of inmates
Two inmates overpowered a CO and used a shank from metal peeled off the jail wall to stab the CO in the neck
The incident has spurred the CO union to reignite calls for stricter provisions for inmates that act out violently
Occurred in a “special management area” away from genera jaill population
Correction officer was stabbed
Prison staff suffered injuries trying to subdue him
The inmate was subdued after a fight with a CO in which they struggled for his gun
Caught by surveillance cameras, the March 27 fight apparently erupts as three corrections officers gather lunch trays and another enters the room
Jonathan P. Thomas has been charged with aggravated assault after viciously attacking Officer Michael L. Shimp
On Friday, the Legislature’s budget committee will take up a bill that would provide a $1,541 payout from the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System to aid his family
Given an 8-year sentence
Vast majority of jail guards are honest, and they are entitled to a fair process
A local jury convicted Samuel Lee Foster on Thursday of assaulting an officer at Lancaster County Prison
One of two prisoners involved in a 2007 escape attempt where CO Susan Canfield was killed
Authorities say the jailer who was hurt has injuries not believed to be life-threatening
Correction officer Catlin Carithers was beaten to death during the May 20, 2012, riot at the privately run Adams County Correctional Facility
If convicted, he faces up to 27-and-a-half years in prison and $20,000 in fines
Squirted a liquid from a shampoo bottle into the officer’s eyes
Jury will now deliberate on sentencing for Byron Scherf
Law enforcement officials went to Evan Ebel’s home four hours prior to the murder of Tom Clements
Charges Carlos Raphael Gree and Garrett Austin Dumarce with assaulting Corporal Zane Mathias
Anthony Gomez and Christopher Marquez are charged with attempted murder
Officer had unlocked the door to deliver food
Police officer: “I would say it’s an upgrade”
Officer was was attacked about 2 a.m. Thursday when an inmate lured her into a laundry area and assaulted her
Hopefully these tips can help officers pick up on subtle indicators before the offender commits to the attack
Unclear if the off-duty officer was the victim of random violence or targeted
Authorities are investigating whether the longtime officer was targeted because of his job
At least one was a parolee from the same prison as the officer
Shooting victim reaches milestone
State police across the state held memorial services Wednesday morning to honor troopers killed in the line of duty
Family members could do nothing but close their eyes, plug their ears and wipe away tears, as killer sat expressionless
Severely wounded and taken to the hospital for emergency surgery