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 Allegheny County Jail correctional officers’ union says shackles are needed to prevent escapes during hospital trips
The San Quentin tragedy reminds us that small lapses in security can open the door to violence and loss of life
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The disturbance at Collins Correctional Facility led to a lockdown as officials and union leaders warn of rising violence and understaffing
Corrections Officer Shamika Mitchell was struck from behind by an inmate in an unprovoked attack, leaving her hospitalized with a fractured orbital bone
The inmate sucker-punched the CO in the head from behind, causing serious injuries
North Carolina’s NCDAC is enhancing officer safety with VirTra’s advanced simulation tools focused on communication, de-escalation and non-lethal force tactics
The Broward Sheriff’s Office currently staffs the facility 24 hours a day but says critical shortages and safety concerns make continued operations unsustainable
Three Pelican Bay State Prison inmates used a manufactured weapon to stab a supervising CO, who sustained puncture wounds and a laceration
The Upstate Correctional Facility is on lockdown and undergoing a search with drug-sniffing K-9s after two incidents left 25 staff members needing medical treatment
Over a three-year period, corrections staff at the St. Louis Justice Center decreased by 32% while the inmate population rose by 40%, the report states
CO Stephen Adams, stabbed 12 times, joined around 60 COs in court for the arraignment of the inmates involved as union leaders pushed for systemic reforms
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The Jefferson County sheriff’s deputy said he was delivering lunch trays when he was overtaken by the inmate and pulled inside the cell
Richland County officials hope renovations, corrections officer sign-on bonuses and tighter policies can turn the jail around
Authorities say the inmate used a paring knife to attack a deputy during a routine cell check at the Onondaga County Justice Center
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Mobile devices offer a potential productivity boost for corrections staff, but their risks to institutional security demand careful integration and trust-building policies
Combating contraband doesn’t mean sacrificing efficient and safe systems
Inmates and their accomplices pushed the boundaries of creativity with contraband smuggling in 2024 with drone drops, bribes and clever disguises
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A violent attack, a punctured lung and a life-changing ordeal — this officer’s story is a wake-up call for safety reforms in corrections
Ronald Yandell is accused of wielding an “improvised weapon” at two California State Prison, Sacramento corrections officers who were escorting him to his cell
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The inmate used a “metal homemade knife-type weapon” to stab the CO multiple times during the June attack at Broad River Correctional Institution
The Minnesota Department of Corrections mandate said the Hennepin County jail doesn’t have enough staff on duty and that it isn’t checking on inmates as often as it should
During the attack, two North Branch Correctional Institution corrections officers were stabbed; one CO suffered a laceration to the neck and was airlifted to a hospital
The Massachusetts Department of Youth Services corrections officer was leaving work when a group began “jumping on his car and banging on the windows”
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