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The Bureau of Prisons opposes giving their officers non lethal weapons for protection... What the hell are they supposed to use? The fucking Force? Care Bear Stare? At least give the guy a sword so he can summon the power of Grayskull.
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Inmates are scandalous. Plain and simple. They aren't in a penal institution because they got the good boy/girl of the year award. The Department of Corrections doesn't allow officers to carry lethal weaponry due to the likelihood of attacks and riots. In Michigan, officers carry a pair of handcuffs, a radio, and an alert device. The officers are charged with the care, custody and control of the facility, without the use of weapons, which may potentially be used against them. The officers learn to implement mind control methods to manage prisoners. All MDOC officers are trained in deescalating potentially dangerous situations using physical measures if necessary. Officers also work in teams of two in the housing units. In addition, most of the officers are trained in martial arts. Furthermore, each prison in our state has their own ERT (Emergency Response Team) that is permitted to carry lethal weapons in the event of a riot or escape.
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Those guards should all go to work and refuse to go out into the General Population, until some real protection is instituted.
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While correctional officers are unionized, they are deemed by state government to be "first line defense". Refusing to work when reporting for duty would result in termination.
My husband has worked for the MDOC for 14 years. He has worked at two prisons in our state. Some of the stories he has told me would make your head spin. I also have an associates degree in criminal justice as well as my corrections officer certificate.