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.
Testing ruled out “narcotics or hazardous materials” as the cause for the illnesses
COs and other staff who responded to the call became ill, some violently, when they came near the affected inmates
The money, intended to hire new federal COs and retain current ones, could “save someone’s life or save them from serious injury”
Why are there still so many willing to take the risk of “running naked” on duty, when the stakes are so high and the inconvenience so minimal?
From cell searches and extractions to riot control, a K-9 team can mean more productivity, more safely
In fact, after 23 years in corrections I can honestly say I’ve never met anyone who planned to become a correctional officer.
What is required for law enforcement is a glove that can be worn all of the time while on duty
Data suggest relationships between the use of pepper spray and declines in the number of officer and suspect injuries
Exactly how vulnerable are you as officers to contracting disease from a needle stick, a blood splash, or convict spit?
