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Ireland's prison officers 'feel unsafe' at work
By Press Association, Ltd.
Published: 08/14/2007

IRELAND - More than eight out of 10 prison officers are unhappy with their physical safety at work. A new report revealed that 85.9% believe the Irish Prison Service provides them with insufficient support to ensure their safety at work.

Meanwhile, 65% feel unsafe when interacting with inmates. The survey, commissioned by the Prison Officers Association (POA), also found almost 43% of members encountered physically challenging behaviour on a weekly or daily basis in the last year. Read more.

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