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.
His original 7-year prison term in 1994 was extended with additional sentences totaling 90 years for assaulting correctional officers, including throwing bodily fluids
An inmate faked an illness, and inmates attacked a staff member who came into his cell. Other workers were also attacked as they tried to help, the union said
Keeping a conflict from turning violent is your responsibility. And that means building your conflict management skills
Shell casings found at scene of police shootout in Texas appear to match casings from killing of Colorado’s prisons chief
Kaufman police chief said FBI is checking to see if January shooting death of Kaufman County Assistant District Attorney is connected to Tuesday’s killing of prison chief
Employees with federal penitentiary have been told they face up to 14 non-paid furlough days due to spending cuts
Former Colo. inmate, belonged to white supremacist prison gang
Suspect was driving car similar in description to the one being sought, had Colo. tags
Police still searching for suspect and motive
Refused to comply with orders fro deputy, instead attacked with juice and food tray
Exploring possible connection to Saudi national, trying to find a boxy, two-door car as well as a female speed walker
Asked for a roll of toilet paper; when cell door was opened, inmate attacked CO
Police are searching for the gunman and trying to figure out if the attack had anything to do with his position
Long delays reflect, in part, the many complications involved in capital murder cases
One inmate used a radio in the vehicle to alert authorities of the accident
Official: “In my judgement, we’re being used by other counties to house their inmates”
Assaults by inmates against other inmates or against correctional officers are routine
DOCCS issued statement on behalf of Commissioner Fischer that said Ransear and Renshaw will be remembered for their work and dedication
No major injuries reported and the officer was able to restrain the inmate
One of the allegations is that a corrections officer in the group was attacked by a man with a gun
Official: “All of us at the New York State Correctional Officers & Police Benevolent Association are deeply saddened to learn of the senseless and tragic deaths of Michael Renshaw and Michael Ransear”
Officer: “If you’re not scared when you go to work, you’re not right”
Accused killer Curtis Brittingham was the intended target
Each lawsuit asks for $20,000
Union leaders said what happened to Officer Jonathan Quijano is just one example of the trouble in Miami-Dade County jails
Inmate Jessi Con-ui has been named in connection with the murder of CO Williams
Practice these three techniques to ensure you maintain the edge when an offender attacks
Suffered first-degree burns, which are considered minor
More than 100 officers filled in on night shifts, weekends and elsewhere to offset an officer shortage that has been running at more than 16 percent
Spitting, placing other bodily fluids or contents of toilet bowls on officers would be a felony
Using prayer to raise awareness about prison overcrowding
Will attempt to appeal on the grounds that “they got the wrong guy”