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• Yet another attack on California corrections professionals. Our thoughts are with the injured officers. http://ow.ly/iAIa50xcxSN

  

  Officials are investigating an inmate attack on two correctional officers as attempted homicide.

  Inmate Serving Life Sentece Reportedly Attacked Correctional Officers At Stockton Facility

  Posted on Saturday, November 16, 2019

• Lawmakers in Massachusetts are stepping in to help improve correctional officer wellness with a special state commission dedicated to preventing suicide and encouraging officers to seek mental health resources. Check out this interview with Essex County Sheriff Kevin Coppinger, a member of the commission, who talks about the difficulties correctional professionals face every day and what supervisors can do to help their officers.

  

  The special commission reports 16 correctional officers have died by suicide in Massachusetts in the last eight years.

  Mass. Legislature Trying To Curb Correctional Officer Suicides

  Posted on Friday, November 15, 2019

• In honor of all who served this great country, the CCSO office will be closed on Monday, November 11. Our office will reopen for normal business on Tuesday, November 12. We thank all of our veterans for their courage and sacrifice in protecting our nation and our freedoms.

  

  Posted on Monday, November 11, 2019

• This week, a state senator in Florida introduced legislation that would cover post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) under workers’ compensation for correctional officers, as is already the case for other first responders. As you know, corrections professionals are exposed to numerous workplace stressors and traumatic events each day — including witnessing and being victims of violence, like what occurred early this week at the California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi, where two corrections officers were attacked by inmates. These on-the-job experiences add up and can take a tremendous toll on physical and mental well-being over time. It’s a good sign that more lawmakers across the U.S. are recognizing how tough the corrections profession is and taking steps to help with mental health and wellness.

  

  One year after Florida lawmakers passed a hard-won law to allow first responders to access workers compensation benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder, lawmakers are considering a bill that would offer the same benefits to correctional officers.

  Comp bill aims to cover PTSD for correctional officers - Business Insurance

  Posted on Saturday, November 09, 2019

• Don't forget, open enrollment continues through November 30! CCSO members, call (855) 387-0805 or go to https://bit.ly/2MszAVT to sign up for your free accident insurance and learn about the additional coverage options available to you.

  

  Posted on Friday, November 08, 2019

• CCSO wishes you a spooky and safe Halloween filled with plenty of sweet treats!

  

  Posted on Thursday, October 31, 2019

• Yesterday was National First Responders Day, but we know that first responders deserve recognition and support every day. Thank you to all those working to fight the fires raging across our state, and our thoughts are with everyone affected by the blazes and blackouts — as well as our CCSO members who remain dedicated to their jobs each day no matter what!

  

  Get the latest updates and information on burn acreage, containment, destruction, shelters and evacuations for the Kincade, Getty, Tick and other major wildfires threatening homes in Southern and Northern California.

  California wildfires: Where are fires burning and which are the most dangerous?

  Posted on Wednesday, October 30, 2019

• As federal legislation to allow states to use jamming technology is pending, prison officials from Oklahoma and South Carolina testified before an Oklahoma Senate committee this week about its effectiveness in curbing illegal prison cellphone use. Wireless companies have opposed the technology, but last month, the Department of Justice released the results of a test showing that it’s possible to jam cellphones in targeted areas of prisons without affecting other areas.

  

  Thousands of illegal cell phones are making it into the hands of prison inmates who use the devices to commit crimes, but prison officials say they're prohibited from using one of the most effective tools to stop it _ jamming technology

  Oklahoma prison officials say cellphone jamming would help

  Posted on Saturday, October 26, 2019

• CCSO shared a post.

  Check out CCSO State Board Member Capt. Joshua Miller and CCSO member Lt. Karla Graves standing next to Kelly Clarkson! We'll be watching for a glimpse of them and other CSP-LAC personnel in the studio audience of this upcoming show honoring first responders.

  

  Posted on Tuesday, October 22, 2019

• Pictured here are the many DVI officers and CCSO supervisors who are wearing their pink patches for this entire #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth. CCSO is proud to honor and support our very own kick-ass State Board member, Sgt. Sabrina Harris! 💗

  

  

  Photos from CCSO's post

  Posted on Thursday, October 17, 2019