NCJ Number
147936
Date Published
1993
Length
85 pages
Annotation
This monograph describes correctional staff safety training subjects and provides resources that have proven effective in specific training areas.
Abstract
The monograph is based on written requests to 55 community corrections agencies for information on current and innovative safety training programs. It identifies the following areas as key in developing a correctional officer safety program: use of force continuum, crisis prevention, physical fitness, soft body armor, arrest, search and seizure, firearms, canine use, offender transport, communications equipment, critical incidents, self-defense, oleoresin capsicum, identification apparel, legal issues, handcuffing, contraband management, urban versus rural issues, and electronic monitoring. A discussion of each of the preceding areas is provided that identifies issues to consider in establishing or evaluating a training program, training resources, and salient training issues. The monograph emphasizes legal issues in safety training, the importance of dynamic versus static training, a total approach to correctional staff safety, training program evaluation, and training program development in response to specific agency needs. 59 references and 2 illustrations