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 Attorney General charged Garrett Smead with indecent assault, unlawful restraint and indecent exposure
If realized, the numbers would near or surpass Corrections’ 16-year record, further straining the General Fund as prisons consume a growing share of the budget
The CO was monitoring inmates leaving the mess hall when an inmate walked past him, doubled back and hit him in the stomach with a makeshift weapon
The Axon body-worn cameras have already reduced inmate grievance response times by up to 12% and use-of-force reports have dropped by about 17%
NYSCOPBA said chemical exposures in state prisons are on the rise even as contraband seizures have decreased since mail scanning began in April
NYSCOPBA officials said the underlying issues that caused thousands of its members to walk off the job have still not been addressed
An inmate serving life for murder stabbed a Rush City corrections officer when confronted over hooch
The Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Office discovered how one lesser-known tool helped curb inmate disruptions and shift officer perceptions
If these lessons are not taken seriously, the safety and security of staff, and all who reside within, will be at risk
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If you want to survive in this world, you have to know your vulnerabilities and you have to be willing to listen to others who have walked the walk before you
The deadly uprisings at Attica, New Mexico State Penitentiary and Lucasville still hold critical lessons for correctional safety, staffing, communication and crisis response
Thousands of officer positions remain unfilled and the state prison agency has struggled to resume normal operations
The entire facility has remained on lockdown since then, as officials claim they found information indicating an active threat to staff
The corrections officer said he was “fighting for his life” as the man was “trying to kill him”
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The inmate grabbed an officer around her face and neck during the assault; a second officer entered the room and was struck in the head
Surveillance video shows the Erie County Holding Center inmate punching, stomping and kicking a deputy during a lunch tray delivery
Clay County Sheriff’s Office officials said inmates have been seen intentionally clogging toilets with items like bedding and clothes
The Guilford County detention officer, who was not present during the attempted stabbing, allegedly assaulted the inmate after learning of the attack; he has since resigned
ICE
Prosecutors say attackers used fireworks and anti-ICE graffiti to lure out unarmed corrections officers from Prairieland Detention Center before opening fire with rifles
Real-world stories of inmate ingenuity highlight the importance of ongoing training to prevent manipulation and contraband smuggling
One CO was injured while attempting to help what appeared to be an unconscious inmate, and the second was injured during the response
Repeated inspections expose dangerous, degrading conditions at Men’s Central Jail — with little progress toward closure
The inmate tried to choke a sergeant, punched an officer in the face and bit another officer’s thumb, “causing significant injury”
The union alleges the department is bypassing bargaining obligations and operating prisons with dangerously low staffing levels
All men’s Level III and Level IV correctional facilities are on the CDCR’s “modified program” after multiple inmate deaths and a recent attempted homicide of a correctional officer
The attack occurred during morning rounds at the Cayuga County Jail and left the deputy with head and neck injuries requiring continued treatment
In corrections, being unaffected isn’t about not caring — it’s about staying focused, composed and in command
One CO was stripped of clothing and multiple officers were hospitalized after Trousdale Turner Correctional Center inmates took over a control room and freed others into the yard
An inmate gained control of an officer’s TASER in an open dorm — this incident reveals five key procedural gaps for corrections officers to address
Dannuzio Patron, 38, attacked a CO with an improvised weapon while officers were attempting to remove him from the prison cell via a tactical team
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