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.
One officer required 17 stitches to his scalp and another seven to his face after the inmate attacked them with a ceramic scalpel
An inmate at Cheshire Correctional Institution threw searing hot coffee at the correctional officer and attempted to slash his face with a shank during meal time
Fulton County Sheriff Labat says the main facility is so overcrowded and deteriorated that more deaths are inevitable without help from city jail beds
Officials have been instructing wardens and other staff members to prepare to receive the vaccine within weeks
The inmate was in the custody of the corrections officer and out of the facility when the incident happened
At this crucial infection point we need ‘all of the community’ to help halt transmission in our corrections systems
A report alleges FCC Oakdale failed to comply with the guidance from the CDC and BOPs’ headquarters for isolating and quarantining inmates
In recent weeks, the virus has made inroads in all 11 state prisons, infecting hundreds of inmates and staff
Carbon fiber composites offer superior levels of stab protection
Bernard Waddell Sr. was not given any personal protective equipment from March until his last day of work
When staff have been tested, they have been coming back positive more than half the time
The report found that Texas has had significantly more staff deaths from COVID-19 than any other prison system
Lessons in communication, coordination and safety from an unusual response involving several inmates
Among staff, 1,126 DOC employees have self-reported testing positive, with 256 of those cases active
The most effective way to win a battle is to avoid it by knowing what to look for ahead of time
Ninety-five inmates and nine employees are now confirmed to be infected, making it the state’s largest outbreak at a single site during the pandemic
Twenty-two inmates and five staff members at Goose Creek Correctional Center have tested positive
A recent outbreak at Elmira Correctional Facility has been the main contributor to the spike in cases among inmates
Of Oregon’s 13,129 inmates statewide, a total of 1,225 have been infected; an additional 294 prison employees have tested positive
The department sent out a memo announcing more employees would have to get fit-tested as part of the prisons’ COVID-19 protocols
Maintaining security and safety is more than installing a product and collecting data
The surge led to a staffing shortage so dire that officials brought in employees from other prisons
Prison employees weren’t complying with mask rules at 23 of the 34 prisons inspectors visited
Officials said prison-wide testing was administered after a staff member tested positive
A powerful digital tool detects illegal three-way calls, and automatically sends email alerts to authorities when they occur
“Transparency is essential for government, especially during a public health crisis,” an ACLU of Missouri advocate said
An inmate stuck a silver blade at least 5 inches long into the back of the CO’s hand
Trevor Gagnon, 22, was taken to the hospital to be treated for injuries to his head and legs
The outbreak has spread into surrounding communities since it was first detected earlier this month
Court security officers must be ready at any given moment to respond to a critical incident in the courtroom
Many say the deaths of COs Karen Kennedy and Barthphine Maduh underscore the dangers faced by officers and inmates
There have been 889 confirmed COVID-19 cases, including 108 active cases, in the prison system
Donnie Rowe and Ricky Dubose are charged with killing COs Christopher Monica and Curtis Billue while escaping from a prison bus in 2017
