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 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
The inmate intentionally tampered with the sprinkler head in his cell and flooded the first floor of the inmate housing block
The alleged incident has led prison officials to change how meals are prepared and served to employees who work the night shift
A loaded gurney with equipment was being brought into the jail when a bag with an oxygen bottle fell off, engulfing the officer in flames
With the proper support, mindset, policies and training, critical stress can be identified and handled efficiently and effectively
This is how downing a duck works
“There’s a lot of questions, and not a lot of answers,” one correctional officer said
This officer threatens the safety of other COs, correctional staff and inmates
The state board that regulates California’s county jails maintain local sheriffs should work with public health departments to test for and contain COVID-19
The news comes after at least 1,200 inmates inside Fresno County’s North Annex jail were placed in quarantine
The officer, who was left with a gash from her nose to her mouth, was taken to a hospital to undergo reconstructive surgery
House Bill 81 provides workers’ comp coverage of post-exposure medical diagnosis services for a CO’s exposure to an inmate’s blood or bodily fluids
Since April, the union has been calling for substantial increases in COVID-19 testing, PPE, prevention plans and hazard pay for staff
The officers and nurse were treated for exposure; the inmates face internal disciplinary charges
The grants, totaling more than $12K, will help the Alabama DOC purchase vests for officers in the K9 units
Anthony Gangi talks with experts about mental health resources available for corrections officers
Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office deputies and COs are wrapping up training on the use of body cameras this week
Senator Bob Steinburg discusses prison reform
The move marks the federal agency’s most severe restrictions at its facilities in 25 years
The personal risks and magnitude of suffering with the pandemic are something no one should have to face alone
Some say the $300-per-week bonuses for firefighters, police, EMS and COs should have also been given to hospital staff
Reporting and dissecting close calls will improve safety while decreasing liability
‘Feeling trapped’ can increase the odds of a person having suicidal thoughts – here are some strategies to break out of that thinking
PTSD is a serious issue; it is time we take our mental health seriously
“Every day, corrections officers suit up and go in. Do we feel safe? I don’t think anybody feels safe,” a NY CO union president said
Leaders in our nation’s jails and prisons should follow these six steps to address the crisis, reduce the risk and provide much-needed support
Incoming inmates will be tested for COVID-19 at intake and will be held for at least 35 days before being transferred to a more permanent facility
So far, the state has tested about 4% of inmates — well below the national average for state prisons
COs say they don’t have adequate PPE and are forced to go to a W.Va. drive-through facility to be tested themselves
The 45 inmates and 10 deputies who contracted the novel coronavirus have since recovered
Vigilance at every step helps officers avoid complacency and ward off prisoner escapes or assaults
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