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.
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
Masked teens attempted to rob unidentified corrections officer
Took a sip from a store-bought drink that he had been consuming throughout the day, and immediately noticed burning in his throat and became violently ill
Was stabbed 14 times, unable to work due to PTSD
Officer was taken to the hospital for a stress-related medical condition
Started a fight with two officers over demands that his cell be cleaned
North Branch Correctional Institution was placed on lockdown after two inmates assaulted two correctional officers
Two officers were assaulted by gang-affiliated inmates Tuesday at North Branch Correctional Institution
Officer at North Branch assaulted by two inmates on Tuesday
Could see young woman’s legs flailing and then stop after about 30 seconds as other inmates attacked her assailant
Probation Officer Sherrill Latasha Warren is expected to make a full recovery
Officer suffered a broken nose and cheekbone, is currently in hospital
One officer was stabbed while another was slashed
A plaque commemorating CO Eric Williams now hangs in the college’s Walk of Honor
Nikki Bostic-Jones was crossing the street on her way to work when she was struck
All prisons in Michigan equipped corrections officers with Tasers starting in July of 2012
Kicked several officers even as they attempted to restrain her
Jessie Con-ui stands accused of murdering CO Eric Williams
Was stabbed just below the belt line, but not seriously
CO was treated for burns to his back and shoulders
20 Department of Corrections employees who made the ultimate sacrifice will be remembered and honored at the dedication of the Oklahoma Correctional Memorial
Fell one story from inside of tower, cause being investigated
COs say cameras have exceeded their expectations
Assaults are not believed to be related in any way
Situation began with an apparently unprovoked assault by one inmate
One officer was injured in the shoulder, another required stitches above the eye and the third was treated for bruising and swelling
Complaint states that the county has had a “widespread pattern, policy and practice” of violating the federal Fair Labor Standards Act
Panel recommends vast procedural, training changes
Official: “Our correctional officers should not be required to work and then have their earned time taken away from them”
Marathon County Human Resources Committee approved Monday a request by Sheriff Scott Parks to add two new positions to the current 36-person jail staff
Passed a physical and received doctor’s clearance, but was not allowed to carry glucose injector