In-Custody Death
In-custody deaths are serious incidents that require thorough investigation and careful management within correctional facilities. This directory provides articles and resources on the causes, legal implications, and protocols for handling in-custody deaths. Understanding the factors contributing to these incidents is crucial for preventing future occurrences and ensuring accountability. For additional insights, explore our section on Inmate Healthcare and Safety.
Joshua Bartlett admitted to filing a false report after an inmate died following a use-of-force incident involving fellow COs at Mid-State prison
During the hearing, Christopher Walrath acknowledged that he put Brooks in a chokehold, that he struck the inmate’s body and groin and that he lied to investigators
The Montgomery County Sheriff says Christian Black likely died from positional asphyxia after being restrained during a jail altercation
Police said the killer used a makeshift knife in a prison shower attack, leaving behind a gruesome scene
Sarasota County Jail staff attempted to revive the wounded inmate, but he was pronounced dead
The Fulton County sheriff said the three members of his executive team had more than 65 years of collective experience in law enforcement and running a jail
The announcement came after the family of Lashawn Thompson, 35, who was found covered in bed bugs after he died inside the jail last year, called for an investigation
“The pervasive issue of insufficient or inadequate rounding and supervision was present in five of the seven deaths,” the Board of Correction said
Anthony Mitchell died of hypothermia after spending two weeks in a jail during a mental health break
A judge gave the CO a sentence nearly one-quarter the length of the 20 years handed to two other COs involved in the incident
Todd Sheffler said he accepted responsibility “for what I did or didn’t do” that caused the inmate’s death
A lawsuit accuses the county and the sheriff’s department of failing to provide adequate medical and mental healthcare in the jail
A judge said Alex Banta was “caught up in the culture” of silence surrounding violence against inmates
Attorney for nurses said allegations “have spawned numerous social media and other very adversarial threats”
“This is a humanitarian crisis and the state has an obligation to act,” a state senator said
The investigation was opened after deaths in county jails hit a two-decade high last year and other allegations of excessive use of force surfaced
Three hours before the man’s death, his unit was without an officer touring the floor, as required by Correction Department policy
Five people have been charged with murder and conspiracy for allegedly beating another inmate to death
In the jail’s most recent audit, officials found the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center was in violation of more than a dozen state standards
The mayhem started early in the morning when a corrections officer saw three detainees slashing an inmate
Fla. man claims he was high on meth, hadn’t slept for 5 days before violently struggling against jail deputies
The in-custody inmate was at the courthouse for official business when the incident occurred
“The multitude of plans, programs and promises the City has announced have not worked,” the Legal Aid Society said
Earlier this year, a state auditor’s report was highly critical of the department and offered several recommendations
A coalition made seven demands of commissioners before marching to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office
As of last week, 107 prisoners have died, which is more than the total number of annual deaths in 2018, 2019 and 2021
A report issued Sept 12 on six suicides and four overdoses in the jails in 2021 found a range of staffing breakdowns contributed to those fatalities
The deceased inmate was found dead on the mental health floor of the facility
The suspect told police he was tired of being disrespected after he cleaned the cell and his cellmate clogged the toilet
Armor Correctional Health Services Inc. was charged in 2018 with felony abuse of residents of a penal facility in the death of Terrill Thomas
Acevedo, 48, climbed a fence Sept. 20 in the rooftop recreation yard of “the Barge” jailhouse moored off the Bronx in the East River
“He was gone when he hit the water,” a Correction Department source said
The report cites failure to check detainees, slow emergency responses, and vacant posts
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