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2 correction officers brought to hospital after fire at MCI-Norfolk, DOC says

Two correction officers were hospitalized due to smoke inhalation from a fire at MCI-Norfolk prison, but both returned to work the same night.
#inmate-assault

Exclusive | Female Rikers officer punched in the face by hulking inmate - wants NYC to reinstate solitary confinement

Increased assaults on correction officers at Rikers Island raise questions about inmate accountability and safety.
The correction officer appeals for the reinstatement of solitary confinement following her assault.

3 inmates to face charges after attack on correction officers

Three inmates at a Massachusetts maximum-security prison face serious charges after attacking correction officers with metal weapons.

Exclusive | Female Rikers officer punched in the face by hulking inmate - wants NYC to reinstate solitary confinement

Increased assaults on correction officers at Rikers Island raise questions about inmate accountability and safety.
The correction officer appeals for the reinstatement of solitary confinement following her assault.

3 inmates to face charges after attack on correction officers

Three inmates at a Massachusetts maximum-security prison face serious charges after attacking correction officers with metal weapons.
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#rikers-island

Correction Officers Who Failed to Aid Dying Inmate Won't Be Charged

Correction workers at Rikers Island failed to assist Michael Nieves during his suicide attempt, contributing to his death, yet were not criminally charged.

Rikers inmate chokes female correction officer weeks after another attack left guard with fractured nasal bones

Correction officers on Rikers Island faced violent assaults from inmates, leading to injuries and psychological trauma.
Officers express fear and apprehension about returning to work due to the recent violent incidents.

Correction Officers Who Failed to Aid Dying Inmate Won't Be Charged

Correction workers at Rikers Island failed to assist Michael Nieves during his suicide attempt, contributing to his death, yet were not criminally charged.

Rikers inmate chokes female correction officer weeks after another attack left guard with fractured nasal bones

Correction officers on Rikers Island faced violent assaults from inmates, leading to injuries and psychological trauma.
Officers express fear and apprehension about returning to work due to the recent violent incidents.
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#pepper-spray

New NYC Council bill would limit pepper spray use in jails except in emergency situations

New NYC proposal limits pepper spray use by correction officers to emergency situations requiring authorization.

Exclusive | NYC Council bill would severely limit pepper spray use in jails; union slams law as 'reckless'

NYC correction officers may lose the ability to use pepper spray except in extreme emergencies, raising safety concerns for both staff and inmates.

New NYC Council bill would limit pepper spray use in jails except in emergency situations

New NYC proposal limits pepper spray use by correction officers to emergency situations requiring authorization.

Exclusive | NYC Council bill would severely limit pepper spray use in jails; union slams law as 'reckless'

NYC correction officers may lose the ability to use pepper spray except in extreme emergencies, raising safety concerns for both staff and inmates.
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Rep. Lee Zeldin slams HALT, gets backing of NYC correction officers in tight race for governor

Lee Zeldin criticized the HALT Act for increasing assaults on correction officers.

NYC councilman looks to bring back some solitary confinement in Big Apple jails

Proposed bills by NYC lawmaker Bob Holden aim to ban triple tours in jails & reintroduce solitary for some violent inmates.
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