![]() ![]() Although we all help out as needed in any emergency, how we respond is dictated by our respective functions and training within the institution – security, medical, mental health, support or administrative personnel will all assist, but their functions will be different. Remember that you are a correctional officer/jail officer/juvenile correctional worker/correctional staff member first and a first responder second – the extent of your authority and responsibilities is limited by your job description. Staff members initially respond to these emergencies, determine what type of specialized emergency response is needed, then assist with handling the problem while the appropriate specialized response teams are called to the scene, such as correctional emergency response teams, EMS, fire department or maintenance department. It is important to note that correctional personnel respond to emergencies as first responders. This preparation is usually dealt with under the umbrella of emergency preparedness planning. ![]() Keeping correctional staff safe begins with how we prepare to respond to correctional emergencies. ![]()
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