It ended up being four on four. The officers were able to subdue the inmates and cuff them after a short period of time.

I think the more we do it, it's safer for the inmates and for the (detention officers), and that's the bottom line ? the safety. I want my officers to feel safe coming to work. You can never feel too comfortable here.

Prior to the chair, (detention officers) would have to put on rubber gloves and go into (the inmates') bodies.

ensures that only CIT-trained officers respond to those persons.

They hadn't eaten in four days. One of the officers bought them some hamburgers.

We grieve for Amadou Diallo and the four officers involved and pray they get a fair trial,