Assaults & Incidents

Weekly advisories summarize serious assaults on corrections officers and other staff members in the line of duty as well as major disturbances and other significant incidents occurring in Missouri Department of Corrections facilities.


Jan. 28–Feb. 3, 2019

South Center Correctional Center: At approximately 4:16 p.m. Jan. 29, 2019, an offender assaulted three officers. The offender swung at the officers and became aggressive. Staff responded appropriately, and the offender was secured. Two officers were examined by outside medical staff. The third officer declined medical attention. A conduct violation will be issued for this assault. Any assault may be referred for prosecution.


Missouri Department of Corrections alerts.