Ten Deadly Errors
Can't remember where I got this, but very good lesson.
Correctional Officers: The Ten Deadly Errors
1. Your attitude: Are you complacent? Are you bored? Just because all in the facility is calm, that does not mean that things won’t change in a moment’s notice? Your attitude can affect the safety of other staff and inmates in the facility.
2. Tombstone Courage: Don’t be a hero. Be safe and strive to retire. No one doubts your courage, but remember inmates can hurt you-get backup-it is common sense.
3. Not Enough Rest: Alertness is a critical factor. Get rest and sufficient sleep.
4. Putting yourself in a bad position: Always think “defensive mode”. Do you walk in front of inmates? Are you aware of where they are? If cut off or con- fronted, do you know an escape route or how to quickly call for help?
5. Failure to Recognize Danger Signs: What concerning inmates is out of place? Is there unusual activity or inactivity? Know your post area, watch the inmates in your area and report and discuss with your supervisor your concerns. Trust your “gut”.
6. Failure to Watch the Hands of Inmates: A potential assault from an inmate starts with the hands. Watch them.
7. Relaxing Too Soon: Never think that an inmate call for assistance is a routine one or a false alarm-be alert! Be ready for anything!
8. Non Usage or Improper Usage of Handcuffs: Know and follow the procedures concerning the proper handcuffing of inmates. Keep the inmate’s hands restrained. Remember your training.
9. Poor Search Techniques or Not Searching: Other correctional staff trusts you with their lives to perform one of the most critical and basic duties of corrections: searching inmates, their living/work areas and their property. Be nosy. Be thorough. Search properly.
10. Dirty or Inoperative Equipment: Does your pep- per spray work? Is your radio operable? How clean is your firearm when you carry it on transports? How old is your ammunition? Do you have trouble qualifying at the range? Do the cameras and intercom work? Does your flashlight work?
Correctional Officers: The Ten Deadly Errors
1. Your attitude: Are you complacent? Are you bored? Just because all in the facility is calm, that does not mean that things won’t change in a moment’s notice? Your attitude can affect the safety of other staff and inmates in the facility.
2. Tombstone Courage: Don’t be a hero. Be safe and strive to retire. No one doubts your courage, but remember inmates can hurt you-get backup-it is common sense.
3. Not Enough Rest: Alertness is a critical factor. Get rest and sufficient sleep.
4. Putting yourself in a bad position: Always think “defensive mode”. Do you walk in front of inmates? Are you aware of where they are? If cut off or con- fronted, do you know an escape route or how to quickly call for help?
5. Failure to Recognize Danger Signs: What concerning inmates is out of place? Is there unusual activity or inactivity? Know your post area, watch the inmates in your area and report and discuss with your supervisor your concerns. Trust your “gut”.
6. Failure to Watch the Hands of Inmates: A potential assault from an inmate starts with the hands. Watch them.
7. Relaxing Too Soon: Never think that an inmate call for assistance is a routine one or a false alarm-be alert! Be ready for anything!
8. Non Usage or Improper Usage of Handcuffs: Know and follow the procedures concerning the proper handcuffing of inmates. Keep the inmate’s hands restrained. Remember your training.
9. Poor Search Techniques or Not Searching: Other correctional staff trusts you with their lives to perform one of the most critical and basic duties of corrections: searching inmates, their living/work areas and their property. Be nosy. Be thorough. Search properly.
10. Dirty or Inoperative Equipment: Does your pep- per spray work? Is your radio operable? How clean is your firearm when you carry it on transports? How old is your ammunition? Do you have trouble qualifying at the range? Do the cameras and intercom work? Does your flashlight work?
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Comment by Paul Busch on September 8, 2009 at 10:38pm -
Great Advice, seems like these 10 errors to avoid seem like common sense, but it's surprising how many people don't follow them, especially some of the "old timers." Personally, I think this should be posted in all security stattions.
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Comment by william juarez on July 31, 2009 at 5:12pm -
Nice, I would like to see this put in our post orders just as a reminder for us when we read our post orders
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Comment by Tim McGuckin on July 1, 2009 at 2:19pm -
I could think of half a dozen officers I know that should read this aver and over again.
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Comment by Russell on June 26, 2009 at 8:23pm -
This great! I would encourage everyone to share this in you work place. We are here because we care but our co-workers are not.
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