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.
The corrections officer said he was “fighting for his life” as the man was “trying to kill him”
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The corrections captain is stable condition after the “heinous assault”
On Sunday, a corrections officer at the Cambria County Prison suffered injuries which required medical treatment at a local hospital
The attack killed Rochester Police Officer Anthony Mazurkiewicz and wounded Officer Sino Seng as the two sat in an unmarked vehicle
Four of the injured were taken to the hospital for further treatment for head injuries and blood exposure
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Alan Jay Hershberger was attacked by inmate Gregory Thompson from behind with a homemade weapon
Nikolas Cruz flashed both middle fingers at Officer Raymond Beltran and then charged him, flipping him onto the ground
Photos of the officer, who was not named, show cuts and bruises to the man’s swollen face and what appears to be a deep gash to the top of his head
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One official said that the HALT Act has done nothing to improve the quality of life for the officers and inmates in corrections facilities
Lawsuit contends conditions in the jail demonstrate a willful, wanton disregard for the safety of officers, inmates and the public
Critics claim earmarking stimulus money for new prisons is an “improper expenditure” for the funds
Problems flagged repeatedly by inspectors were related to the jail being too small, too dark and understaffed
The CO was punched in the face during a de-escalation attempt and has not returned to work
The warden has placed the staff, inmates and community at risk, said union leader Jonathan Zumkehr
One teacher says he now spends a quarter of his work week on a security shift
Officials said the Department of Correction isn’t ready to implement its plan in a manner that is safe for staff and detainees
In March, the prison board placed the jail in a state of emergency due to low staffing levels and two top leaders retiring
The law, effective July 1, provides judges the flexibility to send all Level 6 felons to the Department of Correction
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The 4,000-bed prisons will be much larger than any of the state’s 13 current prisons for men
A weapon was found earlier in the week after threats had been made to assault the facility’s “smallest female” CO
Great Meadow Correctional Facility staff recovered a makeshift knife in the yard after the incident
Critics of the construction plan argue the state is ignoring the bigger issues — prison staffing levels and leadership — to focus on buildings
The suspect was changing out of civilian clothes when he shot 21-year-old Officer Jeremiah Story
The 37-year-old suspect had just been arrested by deputies
New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association has argued that HALT will lead to increased violence in state prisons
Up to 50 SWAT officers were called in to control the situation at the Bridge City Center for Youth facility
Deputy Lillian Jimenez is seen standing in a restroom doorway when an inmate comes from behind and throws a twisted pillowcase around her neck
At more than half vacant, Metropolitan Detention Center’s situation appears particularly dire
