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.
In one attack, an inmate became combative and when the CO attempted to place the inmate in a hold, the inmate punched the CO in the face, causing an orbital bone fracture
The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office sergeant was stabbed while he was walking into work; the sheriff’s office said the sergeant was targeted
The CO struck his supervisor three times in the leg with the device while they were inside a control bubble at SCI Camp Hill, the DOC says
The Bledsoe County Correctional Complex water sources were switched around to maintain steady supplies, which left the prison with discolored, stinky water
An average of 24 assaults take place at Logan Correctional Center each month and some have resulted in employee hospitalization and long-term injuries
The news release sparked an internal controversy, with COs saying officials lost control of the facility; while officials insist there was no loss of control
With nearly 800 positions open, Md. COs say they’re so understaffed the prisons are becoming more dangerous
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The vehicle, which was left unlocked with the keys inside, was stolen with the CO’s uniform and badge inside
An investigation into the former CO’s complaint found and “determined the evidence provided did not support a finding that she was harassed because of her gender”
Anthony Gangi discusses major concerns facing corrections on a national level
The Staff Tracking and Accountability Management Program keeps track of 200 employees by providing staff status reports and details about exposed locations
Two Wash. COs violated jail policies in the fatal stabbing of an inmate, but neither violation contributed to circumstances leading to the attack by another inmate
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A CO is recovering after death row inmate Richard Penunuri attacked the officer with a makeshift weapon inside one of the showers
The Ala. corrections system has been troubled by overcrowding and recent outbreaks of violence
A Harris County sheriff’s deputy shot and wounded an inmate who grabbed an “edged weapon” and held a medical student at Ben Taub General Hospital
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Gregory K. Nelson opened fire on Trooper William Owen after Nelson was pulled over for driving without his headlights on
Francis William Petroski said the attack strained his personal relationships, changed him as a person and fed his decision to retire
The truck was unlocked with keys inside, along with a jail uniform and badge, according to the sheriff’s office
Slain CO Kenneth Bettis’ name will be added to the Alabama Law Enforcement Memorial during a memorial service in his honor
The plan focuses on limiting prison stays for parole and probation violators, hiring more caseworkers and providing treatment for mental health issues and addiction
Department of Correction Commissioner Joseph Ponte said that this “unprovoked attack on our officers will not be tolerated”
A judge sentenced Andrew Romero to life in prison without parole for the fatal shooting of Rio Rancho Officer Gregg Benner
CO Francis Petroski was sitting at his desk when his face was slashed by inmate Joel Perez
DOC Spokesman Bob Horton said no COs were injured and the prison is on lockdown as the fight is being investigated
COs failed to report to a shift at the William C. Holman Correctional Facility, citing increasingly dangerous conditions and fears that they may be killed on duty
Harris County Deputy Roxyann Allee was killed Sept. 30, 1991, after being abducted from the parking lot of a local mall
Isaiah Samir Lakeem Hall is charged with three counts each of aggravated assault, assault by prisoner and simple assault
