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.
Inmates can be resourceful, turning everyday items into dangerous weapons, often to gain status or for protection
The inmate broke the screen glass of the video visitation kiosk located inside an isolation unit and used the glass to assault the CO
As of April 17, 26 death row inmates have been transferred to California Institution for Men following the closure of segregated units at San Quentin and Central California Women’s Facility
CO Steven Floyd’s family and five other officers who survived the inmate uprising said the state ignored security and staffing problems
Corrections officers responded to the scene as smoke began to fill the unit
One of the largest crises in Ohio prison history began on April 11, 1993, when 450 prisoners rioted
Democratic lawmakers are abandoning a bid to remove Nevada inmates from private prisons after pushback from COs
Anthony Gangi discusses promises that are being broken and security concerns that are being sugar coated in corrections
Both victims are expected to survive
In addition to their usual daily responsibilities, COs assigned to medical housing units are also acting as a substitute nurse or physician
Correctional Officer James Vinci, a 17-year veteran, is listed in stable condition
Richland County Coroner Gary Watts said all four inmates were killed within 30 minutes
Officials say Christopher Wayne Kilpatrick might be driving a maroon van taken from a local home
Making this shift could likely lead to the reduction of overall inmate-upon-officer assaults as well as inmate-upon-inmate assaults
Christopher Wayne Kilpatrick should be considered “armed and dangerous”
Prison officials would not release the officers’ conditions or say if any inmates were injured
One staff member was attacked during the disturbance, while the two others were assaulted after trying to help
Jason “Mayhem” Miller pleaded guilty to more than a dozen felony and misdemeanor charges for assaulting police officers, vandalizing a tattoo shop and resisting arrest
Yoga allows people to increase their ability to focus and problem-solve, gives them heightened situational awareness, and helps them make intelligent gut reactions to situations
The corrections department has struggled to fill open positions and had nearly 150 officer vacancies as of March 31
As more mentally ill people cycle into jails, it’s not uncommon for counties to hold inmates beyond the 30 days the state has to file its treatment plan
Correctional facilities are extremely vulnerable to contraband during inmate visitation
A segmented diagnosis is used for those who experience symptoms of complex traumatic events
Discussion of suicide within the profession was a taboo topic because corrections employees were not supposed to appear emotionally vulnerable or fragile
Police said Tyrone Howard had been involved in a gunfight with drug dealers before he was confronted by officers
Anthony Gangi discusses the importance of preventive measures that increase safety and security in correctional facilities
When faced with a volatile situation, we must act with the utmost integrity and ensure our actions remain within the legal and departmental boundaries of our jobs
The measure would pay sheriffs to house 1,500 state inmates in county jails instead of building new state prisons as Gov. Robert Bentley has proposed
Police killed a deputy celebrating his birthday after the man drew his gun, became agitated and refused commands
The correctional officers were bringing the inmates back from a doctor’s appointment when they crashed
High levels of stress can adversely impact an officer’s professional performance and personal life
Danielle Taylor uses her MMA training to help her in her job as a custody assistant at the North County Correctional Facility
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