Staff Misconduct
This topic features news, training and information related to cases involving potential or perceived misconduct in corrections. This section serves the important function of pointing out, not pointing fingers, when a CO has gone outside the lines.
The coroner ruled Anthony Mitchell’s death a homicide, citing hypothermia and sepsis “resulting from infected injuries obtained during incarceration and medical neglect”
One of the COs observed that Tony Mitchell’s condition “would ultimately result in serious harm or even death” without medical intervention, according to her plea deal
The CO was inside the Saginaw County Jail control tower when she walked behind a co-worker and used her TASER to deliver a drive-stun under the CO’s arm
Investigators tried to question at least six workers at Tamms Correctional Center in a criminal investigation
Lebanon Correctional Institution’s warden demoted after investigation
A CO alllegedly punched an inmate in the face and then threatened him if he told anyone what happened
Brian S. Duncan, 41, and Denise M. Duncan, 48, both of Fleisher Road, were charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia
A judge imposed the 57-month sentence on William Masso in federal court in Manhattan after hearing the former patrolman weep openly and apologize for disgracing the department
Sgt. Edward Howard Jr. faces up to five years in prison at his sentencing hearing scheduled next month
Corrections Officer Dale Daniel, 26, received a total of $2,154 from co-workers who donated funds toward medical expenses
The prosecution alleges Efrain Mendoza falsified the community service records of six inmates in exchange for cash and services
Officer can only be terminated if he is convicted of raping the inmates
Allegations and litigation continue to dog Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca
In court filings, COs allege the former warden gave male employees preferential treatment as soon as he was hired in 2010
Lt. Raymond Haveman, who has been with Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office for 18 years, showed up with alcohol on his breath
A NY officer is being probed for allegedly having a relationship with a career criminal who did a yearlong stint in prison
Man was accused of having sexual contact with female inmate
Prosecutor Michelle Rotella says 35-year-old defendant Richard Spisak admitted demanding sex from an inmate
Murderer said the court owes it to the family of the CO he killed to allow his execution to take place
Cop was responding to a domestic violence call when he was fatally shot by a New York City correction officer
The weaponry recovered included handguns, shotguns, one submachine gun, one telescopic sight, 27 explosive devices and more than 64,000 rounds of ammunition
A former CO has been indicted on a charge of sexual contact with a female inmate
The lawsuit alleges excessive force, along with violations of due process and equal protection
Officer Elizabeth J. Rosenbaum left her gun belt -- which included a .38-caliber revolver, ammunition, cellphone, cuffs, and pepper spray - on a table in the restroom
In videos, a Montgomery County CO seems to keep cash taken during processing
Aborted corruption investigations have succeeded in getting one of the lawman’s top allies disbarred
The name will return to the original Arapahoe County Detention Center
A former prison warden’s wife convicted of helping an inmate escape almost 18 years ago has been released from prison
Los Angeles County Capt. Jeff Donahue is under investigation for allegations of having an inappropriate relationship with an inmate
The U.S. Department of Justice said Tuesday that 27-year-old Bernis Gonzalez Miranda was convicted of three counts of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine