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.
Corrections officers statewide hold the line, calling for stronger safety measures and an end to HALT
New York has declared a “prison-wide state of emergency,” lifting HALT Act restrictions and offering COs who continue to report for work 2.5 times overtime pay to stabilize facilities
Just 15 to 20 COs were on duty for around 500 inmates at Riverview Correctional Facility when unrest broke out, forcing the COs to retreat and CERT to intervene
The woman attacked a CO after she learned she wasn’t approved for video visitation
The inmate has been charged with punching a CO several times inside a Pennsylvania prison last month
The man was convicted of trying to attack a CO with a sharp weapon and firing a pellet pistol at LEOs during a standoff
Officials from Occupational Health and Safety have launched an investigation into Osagiede’s death
Given the nature of the work, a job in corrections comes with a particularly high amount of stress
When you keep moving past potential distractions, you broadcast your intentions to maintain the safety and security of your housing unit
The inmate is serving four to six more years for the unprovoked attack on prison staff
Switching to cell phones to record use of force has transformed how officers engage, respond and learn
Peer support is an effective means of getting help to officers in need, from other officers who understand their problems
The inmate who attacked the CO is now facing felony assault charges
While training, equipment carried and policies vary widely in probation/parole work, officer safety remains the priority
According to the arrest affidavit, the inmate fantasized about a sexual relationship with the counselor
This poem details the stresses and dangers correctional officers face every day they serve the public
The CO allegedly punched the inmate in self-defense, causing the inmate to hit his head and later die from his injury
Recently released video showed a hostage situation at a prison in Arizona. Here’s what we can learn from it
Inmates are tuned in to the level of ownership you feel for the correctional facility you are tasked with running
The four defendants on trial are charged with first-degree murder, assault, kidnapping and conspiracy in the 2017 riot that killed a CO
The inmate hit a deputy and then continued to resist other deputies by hitting and pulling hair
An Ohio inmate is accused of stabbing a CO still recovering from injuries and a knife attack involving four inmates
The video shows an inmate and officer in an altercation after the inmate punched the officer in the face
Police say the inmate was involved in an altercation with the LEO when she bit the LEO’s hand
Anthony Gangi, along with other experts from the field, share true stories of how fear can be used to motivate
The inmate faces two gross misdemeanor fifth-degree assault charges
Cedric Marks, who is a MMA fighter is facing three pending murder charges
The inmate is accused of using hammers and scissors from a prison workshop to kill four employees; eight other prison employees were injured
Anthony Gangi and Russ Hamilton sit down with William Young to discuss the emotional damage that can impact a correctional officer’s mental health and well-being
The new department secretary said questionable transfers of inmates and crowded living conditions has fueled recent riots
The teen is accused of stabbing an officer with an improvised shank made from a broken piece of light fixture
Issues include problems with the smoke evacuation system and fire alarm system, inadequate lighting in different areas, overloaded power strips in the booking office
Officials at the Stillwater prison said there are 235 corrections officers working there and 25 unfilled positions