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 CO’s sentence was the longest against six former officers sentenced in connection with an assault on an inmate at the Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex
The mayor said the cop had worked for the Pearl Police Department for about six months after having worked at other law enforcement agencies in the Jackson area
An initial investigation by the Wisconsin DOC uncovered allegations that prison employees were involved, including information suggesting “financial crimes” may have occurred
Thirty-nine-year-old Eric Cephus will be registered as sex offender
Investigator planted blood from a slaying victim in a car
A Cook County Jail officer is charged with bringing marijuana, cell phone and DVDs inside
Even if male inmates force the issue, guards are still held responsible
Cases dismissed over technician accused of stealing, using evidence
Charles Wright locked himself in a cell and started firing
Correctional facility leaders must be as astute at spotting corruptible prison staff as inmates are
57-year-old Calif. probationer was somehow misplaced when staff went home for long weekend
Gerald Gilbert Jr., 41, is the second county officer to face felony counts in the past week
Todd Posch also found to have fabricated a knife attack story last March
Attorney says there’s no reason to believe his client knew razors were in his bag
Suspect was struck by a 50,000-volt Taser nine times within the space of 14 minutes
Two women allege assault and battery by the former officers and sue three top-ranking state corrections officials as well
Pearlene Williams, former Atlanta PD chief of staff, smuggled cellphones to her son in DeKalb County Jail
Ex-Nev. Sgt. Michon Mills is accused of taking gifts in exchange for luxury custody
The tape shows corrections officers chasing an inmate through Albany County jail
The attack ended up costing the deputy his job