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.
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
In his 12 years as a CO, Officer Scott Riner mentored many of the inmates he oversaw and tried to steer them toward productive lives after prison
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?
