Stay alert to ‘cell made’ weapons

July 11, 2007 04:40 AM •

RIGHT: An inmate tore apart a handicap observation cell.

This photo, taken at the Green Bay Corrections Institution in Wisconsin, serves as a cautionary reminder that anything a prisoner can take apart, dismantle or break can be made into a weapon.

“All they have is time,” said C1 expert Gary Klugiewicz. “That’s why it’s so important to check the area every day to make sure ntohing has been tampered with.”

Corrections Officer Safety

Gary T. Klugiewicz

Gary has been involved for over fifteen years in the development of both training & duty trauma protective equipment. He is currently employed by Police1.com as a Use-of-Force subject matter expert, researcher, program developer, and training specialist where he continues to provide tactical communication skills and defensive tactics training. His collaboration with the Force Science Research Center, Team One Network, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Verbal Judo Institute, and Purposeful Development Associates allows him to bring the most current tactical and instructional insights into his training programs. He is the lead instructor for Verbal Judo’s Tactical Communication for the Correctional Professional training program.