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 case was dismissed at the request of the inmate’s family and the former CO agreed to not seek work as a peace officer, corrections officer or armed security guard
Doctor testifies against the inmate’s insanity defense and that he was faking aspects of his mental illness
After receiving an infraction, the inmate hired another inmate to murder a State Farm Correctional Center employee and a Victim Services Unit investigator
Under the new approach, rookie officers will begin their basic training during their second week on the job
Bruce Billue said he wants to know why the inmates, who had a history of escapes and breaching handcuffs, weren’t transported in a more restricted way
Officers deployed chemical agents and two warning shots, to which the inmates dispersed
Officials said the incident was brought “to conclusion” before there was any act of violence
All corrections officers will receive a pay increase of $2,080 annually, which breaks down to $1 an hour
The housing unit is still on lockdown and inmates are being questioned about the July 20 incident
This is the fifth inmate assault on officers in the past 10 days
For the fourth time in less than 90 days, an uprising has occurred at the El Dorado Correctional Facility
James Heimgartner stepped down Thursday as warden of the El Dorado prison
Deltra Henderson walked away from his prison assignment, stole a car and kidnapped Amanda Carney
Here’s how to ensure civilians don’t become a safety risk at your correctional facility
In the first six months of this year, they’ve spotted 35 drones
After the officer gets up and goes into a nearby jail cell, Damian Herrera is seen closing the cell door behind the CO, locking him inside
Deltra Henderson opened fire on officers when they discovered him, and officers returned fire, killing him
SC DOC Director Bryan Stirling focused on the challenges his department faces and what needs to be done to fix them
Authorities say a staff member has been hospitalized after an inmate assaulted her with a homemade weapon
Rep. J.R. Claeys is seeking a 15 percent to 20 percent pay hike for uniformed corrections officers
Follow the advice in these five quotes to enhance leadership of your troops and improve efficiency in your facility
Low staffing, overcrowding and general tensions have created dangerous conditions, and fears of working there have led to a mass exodus of experienced staff
Why big business does not belong in the field of corrections
The inmate lunged forward to head-butt one of the staffers and head-butted a third staff member who came to their aid
The corrections officer was stabbed during the noon meal in the facility’s dining hall
Starting in August or September, state prison leaders hope to begin “pat/frisk searches” on all staff and visitors who enter the prisons
Injuries to two of the three employees were severe enough that they were taken to the hospital for treatment
Authorities said Damian Herrera has also assaulted a corrections officer at the Rio Arriba County Jail
Inmates pay close attention to how correctional officers communicate; here are four ways to stay in control
Anthony Gangi discusses solitary confinement from two perspectives
The estimate could add weight to claims from a union representing COs that the July 1 fight has been downplayed by the Iowa DOC
Kristopher D. Moules died in the line of duty one year ago when he and an inmate fell through an elevator door during an altercation
Andre Arline was found Sunday at the Ferguson Unit, dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound
