Complacency Kills: The Correctional Officer Guide to Awareness, Safety & the Cost of Routine
In corrections, the greatest danger isn't always the inmate standing in front of you. Sometimes, it's the routine you've become comfortable with.
Complacency Kills takes readers inside the world of correctional officer safety, exposing how ordinary habits, missed warning signs, and everyday routines can become dangerous.
Drawing on years of correctional experience, Carey L. Randall explores the importance of situational awareness, officer vigilance, professional boundaries, effective communication, and strong leadership.
This expanded edition includes practical training chapters addressing fatigue, shift handoffs, documentation, supervisory culture, near misses, and the importance of maintaining professional standards.
Through real-world insight, fictional training scenarios, reflection questions, and practical exercises, readers will discover how to recognize complacency before it leads to serious consequences.
Whether you're a new correctional officer, a seasoned veteran, a supervisor, or a corrections instructor, this book delivers an important reminder:
Stay alert. Stay prepared. Never let routine replace awareness.
An independent educational resource for correctional professionals. Always follow current agency policies and approved training.
