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.
Officers should always control the time and place of any interactions with inmates
Seven of those infected are inmates at the Eloy Detention Center, and four are workers at the facility
The FBI is aiding state police and local law enforcers with the investigation
James Kenny was sentenced to 12 to 35 years in prison
Investigators have not determined if the explosion was related to the officer’s work
Authorities believe the killing was ordered by members of a white supremacist prison gang
Leaders were slow to recognize problems that led to riots at its main prison but are taking decisive steps to regain control
Are you a master at identifying the meaning behind prison ink? Test yourself!
The inmate said he was attacked for no reason, officers say he pushed a sergeant
DOC actively tries to recruit new corrections officers and receives 30 to 40 applications a month
Officers responded to reports that inmates had taken a CO hostage
He made alcohol by mixing fruit and sugar
Four of the COs still remain suspended after the incident
An increasing gang population, now 70 percent or so of the jail population, has created challenges for jail staff
Pepper spray costs just $15 to $20 per can
The man had been on bond, but outfitted with a GPS anklet monitor when he had a verbal altercation with the officer
Crime victims, prosecutors and other death penalty supporters plan to submit about 585K signatures
The unprovoked attack fueled changes to ensure it would never happen again
The four officers were taken to an area hospital for medical assessment and treatment
Corrections is in the midst of a battle to alleviate the negative stereotypes that the public holds to be true
Daveon Hall was found dead from several bullet wounds inside his apartment
The officer had visible injuries to her face, including cuts and abrasions
The Eric J. Williams Memorial 5K Race kicks off Saturday
Icy road conditions had earlier caused other vehicles to wreck in the area
The man punched the officer in the face several times before he was subdued
The legislators were told there have been 19 assaults on COs this year
In this scenario, an inmate who needs to be strip searched is incapacitated enough that he cannot remove his own clothes
There is an age old question that haunts the field of law enforcement
The Supreme Court still hasn’t decided what should happen to the 389 people already on death row
