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.
Dan Spaeth, 22, was killed in “what appears to be a senseless act of violence” as he attempted to slow vehicle traffic for deer crossing the road
Exploring the importance of diligent observation, swift identification and effective communication in ensuring safety and combating complacency
Raul Torres Serrano faces potential life sentence for a premeditated attack on a peace officer
Officials acknowledged previous felony conviction had been inaccurately recorded, release was a mistake
Rarn Pak stabbed Correction Officer Nathan Beauvais in the neck with a prison-made knife while the 28-year-old officer was making his rounds
Inmate James Davis was charged with 3 felony counts of aggravated harassment of an employee for allegedly throwing a cup of liquid containing bodily fluids on correction officers
Assault sends two to hospital; sheriff’s department mum on details
Two corrections officers entered cell block to take “corrective action” when inmate became combative
Corrections officer lost consciousness while being choked by inmate
Five years before Eric Williams was murdered, Jose Rivera was killed in a federal penitentiary
Former inmate Evan Ebel was killed following a chase and shootout in Texas last week
CPH is investigating why the vehicle suddenly veered off the road and rolled down an embankment
Punched officer in the eye after refusing to comply with orders to stay put
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”