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.
Five Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center COs were injured in the attack by multiple inmates; one CO was stabbed 12 times and suffered a punctured lung
Staffing at MDC Brooklyn, where Sean “Diddy” Combs awaits trial, has increased by about 20%; before the hiring surge, the facility was operating around 55% of full staffing
In addition to a lack of training, the union said the facilities at High Desert are not able to safely house maximum custody inmates without putting COs at “unnecessary risk”
Brutal assaults, rioting and harsh punitive measures seem to be problems of the past at the detention center
Last weekend, a total of 10 officers were assaulted in two separate incidents at the Oak Park Heights facility
The nature of the job can be challenging, but some words of wisdom from those who’ve walked the path can be key to success
The bill will provide an $8,000 pay raise for COs over the next three years, bumping starting pay to $32,000 a year
“He deserves to be locked up for the rest of his life,” Sheriff Margaret Mims told reporters
Radicalization is a complex and widespread problem in prisons and early intervention is critical
Among the claims is that there is no nurse on duty and COs are working individually with no backup support
The court said the inmate deserved the disciplinary actions against him
Charles Lee White pulled out a makeshift knife and stabbed CO Remington Steedley and prison counselor Eric Farmer
The employee said the reduction in time inmates spend in “segregation” has led to the spike in assaults on COs in Minnesota’s prisons
A CO fired warning shots during the disturbance, hitting one inmate in the buttocks
Inmates overpowered the officer and took control of one side of a dormitory
Anthony Gangi gives advice to female officers who work inside male facilities
Thong Vang said he was high on methamphetamine and paranoid when he shot two COs inside the main Fresno County Jail lobby in September 2016
COs in the prisons often lack backup, panic alarms and body armor that could protect them from being stabbed
The COs who spoke include one who suffered a broken nose from an inmate attack, and one who was cut in the face
Working with sex offenders presents unique stressors for mental health workers
A teen who pleaded guilty to a double killing last year has been named a suspect in a prison attack that left a CO with serious injuries
Dangerous staff shortages have worsened inside some of North Carolina’s toughest prisons, despite recent state efforts to address the problem
Paul Jawon Kendrick allegedly punched and kicked Mark Baserman in the head eight to 10 times
The Clark County Jail is without a full supply of hot water, which has the sheriff’s office concerned about safety at the same time the inmate population is up
The inmate said he “knew it was wrong” to punch the CO but he felt he was justified because “his grandfather always told him to defend himself”
An accused murderer threw hot water at the CO and also punched him in the face
The CO is in stable condition after reportedly being stabbed five times
Officials said that policies and procedures have changed, safety equipment is being distributed and hiring has sped up
Officials say mail deliveries and visits to inmates have been suspended until further notice
The boots have already been removed from inmates, who were then issued foam footwear free of charge
Earlier Tuesday, the city’s Board of Correction talked about the “unacceptable” increase in attacks on COs
Alabama’s prison system, needing more COs, would get the biggest increase under bills that advanced in the Legislature
Psychological trauma is an ever-present danger for correctional officers, so we must create a culture where COs feel comfortable reaching out for help
