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 officer will most likely suffer permanent hearing damage
Eric Williams was equipped only with keys, handcuffs and radio when he was killed during a lockdown on Feb. 25, 2013
A gunman killed DOC Director Tom Clements when he answered his front door in March 2013
COs have raised concerns about unsafe working conditions caused by state budget cuts, inadequate staffing
The attacks came after a special search team flooded the Brooklyn jail
The agreement shows the state did not admit liability but agreed to the payment
The officer radioed for help and other officers arrived within one minute
Troopers forwarded fourth-degree assault charges against the inmate
The investigation is ongoing, however, charges are pending against the inmate
The CO’s name will live on in the ‘Eric Williams Correctional OFficer Protection Act of 2015'
The ultimate purpose of less lethal weapons is to successfully disorient, distract and incapacitate threats
The charge carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $250K fine
The researchers surveyed staff and inmates at 14 of Florida’s prisons and administrative headquarters over three months
Physical restraints and the use of pepper spray played a significant role in the death of Jonathan Paul
It could have been worse for Charles McCollum as his criminal history called for a nearly 11-year sentence
Each of the defendants also was charged with making false statements to the FBI
Both suspects also were charged with first-degree assault and battery and carrying or concealing a weapon by inmates
Albert Woodfox is the last incarcerated member of the group
It’s a rare legal victory for an inmate against correctional officers
More than 2 1/2 years after the incident, the sheriff’s office announced the first disciplinary action taken in the matter
One of the officers in the shakedown pointed out the bigger issue of COs smuggling cell phones
The man told police he was coming for them
Coroners listed inmate’s cause of death as ‘in-custody death with application of physical restraints’
The inmate attacked an unnamed CO with a shank causing critical injuries by slashing the victim’s neck and arms
The inmate filed a claim against six corrections officers he’s accused of attacking him
Following the attack, the inmate was transferred to another institution and placed on high security
Four officers were injured Thursday after an inmate covered over his cell window and refused to remove the obstruction