New Approaches to Staff Safety (of Corrections Officers) (2nd ed.)

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Year: 2003
Pages: 130
Binding Paperback

Product Code: 0756739004

Description

Robert L. Thornton (au); Kathy Waters (fr). This illustrated report will help community corrections practitioners evaluate training needs related to officer safety. It describes staff safety training principles & provides concepts & resources the authors identified as effective in specific training areas. This edition focuses on current concepts & standards in officer safety training. Many programs around the country were reviewed & officers & administrators interviewed. This report also describes hazardous duty situations that have occurred & helps agencies choose safety tools & training based on fact rather than rumor & unsupported opinion. Selected chapters: crisis prevention, body protection, field work, canine considerations, self-defense & physical fitness, use-of-force, & much more.

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