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.
Using proper positioning during field and home visits can improve officer safety, build control and allow quick response to unexpected threats
With eight drug exposure incidents sending staff to hospitals in just 15 months, union leaders are callong on Congress to pass legislation mandating prison mail screening protocols
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Regardless of your assignment, a flashlight is an essential piece of gear
The move comes after the Cuyahoga County sheriff announced the temporary suspension of all outside security employment for deputies and COs
COs also warned of deteriorating building conditions, inadequate staffing, scant protections against COVID-19 and a lack of contact tracing
The sheriff issued the order the same day CO Timoteo “Tim” Cruz died in a shootout at Rookies Sports Bar and Grill
The development of highly effective vaccines against the COVID-19 virus is an astounding feat of scientific innovation
Twenty-six employees have died and the virus has torpedoed morale, according to corrections data and employee interviews
“We’ve been working this pandemic in institutions that are super spreaders. It’s time to prioritize corrections,” a rep said
The injured corrections officer suffered pain and swelling to her left eye area
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John Martino was charged with four counts of assault and four counts of forcible touching after the incident
The California Prison Industry Authority was fined $24,300 for three “serious” violations
Any legal mail sent from the courts to Pennsylvania state prison inmates must contain a control number that senders can obtain through the department
MIOSHA assessed a $6,300 fine against Gus Harrison Correctional Facility for violations deemed “serious”
Intelligence gathering provides a more informed perspective when monitoring an inmates’ contacts and activities in their daily incarcerated lives
The thwarting of inmate plans for escape, drug trafficking, gang activity or assaults does not occur by chance
Dale Franquet Jr. credits his lifelong involvement with wrestling for keeping him alive when he was assaulted by a shank-wielding inmate
One of the biggest fights you’ll have is with yourself
The deputy tried to defend himself, but the two inmates pulled him into their cell, officials said
Regardless of the advancements in jail technology, working in corrections means you have to deal with people — which is the most fulfilling part of the job
Two officers were trying to remove the inmate from his cell when he became combative
The two COs at Donaldson Correctional Facility who were stabbed are on leave as the department reviews the incident
“If nothing changes, at this rate, our staff won’t have enough people to do their jobs in some prisons,” a union rep said
It is possible to be humane toward offenders while focusing on maintaining safety, leading to increased career satisfaction
Record everything you can within legal and regulatory guidelines
Two officers were hospitalized and another was airlifted to a hospital in Houston
“The reality is that it’s a completely and absolute mess; it’s in shambles. The administration is not doing everything they need to and should do,” a union rep said
Around 60 inmates and 25 staff members have tested positive for COVID-19
COs can decide when to turn the cameras on, a policy that has drawn some criticism
The vaccinations are part of the plan to protect those in congregate care settings during the first distribution phase
COVID-19 has spread widely in jails and prisons. What vaccine policy options do we have to arrest the spread?
