Use of Force
The Use of Force section examines the protocols, training, and legal considerations surrounding the application of force in correctional facilities. This directory offers articles and resources on when and how force is justified, de-escalation techniques, and the impact of force on both staff and inmates. Understanding the use of force is essential for maintaining safety while ensuring that actions comply with legal and ethical standards. For related training, explore our section on Defensive Tactics.
Five senior COs and one sergeant are accused of filing false reports regarding an incident that took place in April 2020 at the Garden State Youth Correctional Facility
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The Marlboro County sheriff and a deputy were indicted in an incident involving the use of a TASER on an unruly prisoner in their custody
Solicitor Scarlett Wilson said she could not prove that deputies intended to kill Jamal Sutherland
The case raised the question of whether the officers could be sued and held liable for using force
Protective gear can help to reduce injury, increase officer confidence and lead to lower levels of force used
The use of force was deemed appropriate by FDC, but UOF experts and former prison officials disagree
Both COs had been fired for the assaults that took place last summer
Medical examiners had ruled Jaquaree Simmons’ death a homicide from injuries to his head
Why mixing observation skills with a mindful response leads to more accurate reports
Clips released last week show the deputies repeatedly using stun guns and kneeling on the back of a mentally ill inmate
Too many “fellow officers take on mental health responsibilities that they are not equipped to handle,” said Sheriff Kristin Graziano
Board member Patricia Hayes said she was “overall concerned” about the operations of the jail following the incident
Record everything you can within legal and regulatory guidelines
Schenectady County Court charged Eugene Sellie with two counts each of felony assault and official misconduct
The sheriff’s office said it stands by its response and is awaiting results of a “truly independent investigation”
The lawsuit comes after the Justice Department twice released investigative reports that accused the state of violating prisoner’s rights
Michael Riley Jr., 27, was involved in 22 use-of-force reports during the 10-month period before the fatal encounter
Use of force incidents soared to 719 in March, according to data presented in the 296-page report
Charles Enoch is charged with first-degree misdemeanor assault in the November 2018 attack of an inmate with a mental illness
William Cappalonga claimed his actions were warranted to ensure the inmate didn’t continue to attack COs during the 2018 incident
William Cappalonga is accused of threatening to kill an inmate as he repeatedly slammed his head against the floor
A surveillance video shows Deputy Neil Pizzo grabbing the teen’s neck with one hand and strikes him with the other
When you see another CO using force you know is unreasonable, you are required to intercede
The indictment alleges that the COs used excessive force to punish an inmate who ran out of his cell at the Bibb Correctional Facility
ADOC said the 30-page report “hinders the progress made by our department”
The report found that violence is so common that some COs consider it normal
The incident began when the inmate allegedly started a disturbance while receiving medications at the Cumberland County Jail
While no laws were broken, the DA said a jail isn’t an appropriate environment for inmates with mental illness
To ensure the force you are using is within the bounds of what is legal, appropriate and covered by your agency’s policies, keep these four goals in mind
An investigation was opened after an inmate died while being treated for injuries allegedly inflicted on him by COs
“If misconduct occurred, those responsible will be held fully accountable for their actions,” a Florida Department of Corrections official said
The attack came just three days after another officer at the same facility was placed on paid leave for an outburst during a statewide moment of silence for George Floyd
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