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 Western Correctional Institution CO was taken to a hospital by ambulance and six additional COs went to the hospital on their own after their shifts
From underestimating the sophistication of drone operations to failing to engage law enforcement or legislators, here are six critical errors prisons must avoid when addressing drone threats
The decision seeks to provide Lancaster County corrections officers additional rest to compensate them for working in hot, uncomfortable conditions
The attack reportedly perpetrated by Jeremy R. Smith, 27, left one CO with severe lacerations to in the head
Officials cautioned that, while progress is being made, institutional and cultural change within the DOC is a complex, long-term process
Sen. Doug Broxson said the officer is “going to be fine” and that she suffered non-life-threatening injuries
A California CO union counts 96 confirmed or suspected suicides among current and retired members between 1999 and 2015
Witnesses told police that Rogelio Dominguez was staring at the officer and, in Spanish, said “I don’t give a (expletive) about the (expletive) cops”
Two officers were treated for smoke inhalation, while two inmates suffered minor burns and smoke inhalation
More than 20 cars surrounded the building as a county SWAT team went inside to quell the fight
Inmate Ricky Dubose, one of two inmates accused of slipping out of handcuffs and killing two COs, was found with a makeshift key stashed in his hair
Officials say the increase is partly due to contraband slipping into prisons and hiring enough COs to staff prisons
Jolene Manthei, 36, reportedly kicked and hit the CO while trying to escape an arrest
In our line of work, we can never ignore an inmate’s cry for help
When voters were asked to help officials with the issue, they resoundingly said “no”
The charge comes less than a week after Gov. Jim Justice declared a state of emergency over short-staffing at the state’s jails and prisons
Deputy Michael Ryan died weeks after he experienced a medical episode outside of a jail while on duty
The officers suffered injuries, but details about their conditions were not released
New details reveal that a CO was tossed into a cell by inmates during an altercation that left one inmate dead
There are nearly 500 openings for corrections officers across the state, and many are saying pay is one of the biggest reasons for the vacancies
The officer was dragged 20 to 30 feet by the suspect’s car when he pulled out his weapon and shot the driver
Anyone who has worked in a correctional facility knows what “it” is; here are 3 steps to avoid the dread
Prosecutors say the officer’s off-duty weapon discharged accidentally and that he was taken to a hospital
Cory Ford, 33, will continue to serve his 20-year sentence after assaulting a CO with a water jug
A sheriff said the infrastructure is aging, there aren’t enough COs to properly staff it and the number of inmates continue to increase
The CO said he initially asked Jean Paul Ungureanu to remove the sign, but he “babbled incomprehensibly”
Officials say low pay, the nature of the job and work schedule deter people from applying for jobs in the corrections system
The CO was conducting a routine search and asked an inmate to leave the area before being attacked
The officer was cut in the attack and treated at a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries
Sleep deprivation and fatigue are big concerns for corrections officers
The move comes in wake of incidents such as the brutal Dec. 10 assault of officers by three inmates
The state is currently experiencing a critical shortage of corrections officers, with about 700 spots to fill
The state continues to struggle to hire and retain COs, forcing current officers and other prison staff to work long hours
