Correction

Rikers Island Correction Officers Assaulted in Violent Day of Attacks: Guards Injured in Inmate Brawls

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New York City – Rikers Island experienced a day of violence as inmates attacked two correction officers on Monday, leaving the guards with severe injuries. In the first incident at the George R. Vierno Center around 1 p.m., an officer was hurt while trying to break up a gang fight involving approximately 10 inmates. Despite … Read more

Correction Officers in Massachusetts Prisons at Risk as Attacks Increase, Data Reveals

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Boston, Massachusetts – Data reveals a concerning trend of increasing attacks on correction officers in state prisons. These attacks have left many officers feeling unsafe while carrying out their duties. Incidents of violence towards these correction officers are on the rise, prompting discussions on the safety and security of those working in correctional facilities across … Read more