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.
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The official cause and manner of their deaths is pending the outcome of autopsies
The lawsuit blames overcrowding and understaffing for the deadly riots, staff assaults and escapes of recent years
The department says the increases were targeted at facilities with the highest vacancy rates
“The reason for the sentence is pretty simple — to guarantee that the defendant will spend the rest of his life in prison”
Sheriff William Honsal has called for more resources in response to a surge in attacks
Staff shortages are at a crisis stage with as few as two COs overseeing as many as 190 inmates on a single floor at times
One incident began when two inmates escaped from their solitary recreation pens and followed two officers escorting another inmate inside
In the direct-supervision model, inmate cells ring a central area, or pod, with an unarmed deputy sitting at a desk in the pod
Operating at maximum capacity stresses jail operations and restricts the ability to separate certain inmates
Gov. Hutchinson said “it appears that the policies in place were adequate but not followed”
News outlets heard reports of a stabbing, but the DOC did not specify what type of weapon was used
The officers did not receive any life-threatening injuries, but received outside medical care
The union is working with Correctional Service Canada to implement practices and policies that would increase officer safety
The department told the LA Times that there had been 3,354 inmate-on-inmate assaults in 2016, but reported 3,716 assaults among inmates to the watchdog agency
House Minority Leader Jim Ward has called for an immediate 10 percent pay increase
Both corrections officers were treated at the hospital for their injuries and released
Agustin Garcia hit the CO in the face with a cup of hot water then stabbed him in the shoulder, neck and back of his head
Officials said the lockdown will remain in place until they discover what triggered the fight
The deputy said he was attempting to restrain Chad Edwards when he was sprayed with the mixture
Ongoing exposure to trauma can often affect a person’s ability to function both in their personal and professional life
Police say Branden Lee Powell was in a crawl space and shot himself as officers were trying to persuade him to surrender
The three officers were later released with scrapes, bruises and other minor injuries
David Vickers became upset about his lunch options when he attacked CO Kenneth Meade
Federal officials joined local authorities as the search continues for Branden Lee Powell, who overpowered a deputy, stole his gun and ammunition and fled
Branden Powell was in leg shackles and handcuffs when he jumped over the seat and put the deputy in a headlock
Representatives said staffing shortages and the potential for inmate unrest are serious enough that pay raises can’t wait
Corrections Secretary Joe Norwood said the staff numbers “did not have any bearing on” whether the staffing shortage and recent violence are related
One officer was treated and released while the other was undergoing treatment for non-life threatening injuries
“Downing a duck” is a technique that inmates use to create leverage and eventually corrupt staff
The medical examiner’s report said Samuel Harrell suffered from an enlarged heart and no broken bones or other serious injuries were found
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