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.
Our experts address how short staffing, training cuts and a lack of stress management impact correctional officers and facility security
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
