Sundance Oliver, a 30-year-old inmate at Rikers Island, has reportedly assaulted 48 officers since his incarceration. The Correction Officers' Benevolent Association seeks city assistance to protect its members after recent assaults by Oliver, who has a history of violence, including murder charges. One officer recounted her traumatic experience, expressing fears for her safety at work, amidst a rising trend of assaults on jail employees. A ban on punitive segregation further complicates the situation, as officials call for enhanced security protocols.
I'm traumatized. I keep replaying this scene, almost getting choked out and then seeing my partner getting beaten on. I don't sleep. I fear for my safety.
We are calling for the DOC to assign several members of our Strategic Response Team to provide security escorts within the facility for this dangerous inmate in order to keep our officers safe.
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