Investigations
Investigations within correctional facilities are essential for uncovering misconduct, criminal activity, and policy violations. This directory provides articles and resources on conducting effective investigations, including evidence gathering, interviewing, and reporting techniques. Understanding the investigative process is crucial for maintaining integrity and safety within the facility. For more on related practices, visit our section on Escapes.
Medical personnel could not establish the backup IV line on Tony Carruthers, which is required under Tennessee’s execution protocol
Michael Jefferson forcibly sexually assaulted a female inmate while working at FDC Philadelphia in 2024, prosecutors said
The investigation will examine whether female inmates faced unconstitutional risks after transgender women were housed at the Washington Corrections Center for Women
A captain and 10 corrections officers claimed nearly $229K in regular and overtime hours they didn’t work by arriving late, leaving early or engaging in “no-show” shifts at Rikers Island, investigators say
The state report details how planted contraband led to inmates being disciplined, an assault on the corrections officer and concerns about retaliation at Kentucky State Penitentiary
The cases center on allegations that Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall staff oversaw and failed to stop dozens of fights involving more than 100 youths
A Lancaster County court ruled the termination was not justified under the labor agreement and cited inconsistent discipline among staff
The policy change at the Genesee County jail follows the release of video that unintentionally captured a separate inmate’s protected health information
Two corrections officers fell critically ill after handling the materials at Mohawk Correctional Facility, with testing underway to identify the substance
BWC shows corrections officer facing racist remarks during ‘First Amendment audit’ at Okla. facility
The Oklahoma DOC highlighted the corrections officer’s composure while denouncing offensive language used during interaction
K-9 Floki was working the back perimeter of Marshall County Correctional Facility when he was shot and killed
A 71-year-old inmate suffered serious injuries following an incident at the Rockingham County jai, which is now under state investigation
Judges found non-medical staff were not responsible for treatment decisions during a widespread inmate health outbreak
The inmate was discovered with multiple injuries at Wallens Ridge State Prison as state police continue to investigate the death
Inmates built a makeshift tower in a fourth-floor rec room to retrieve drugs and other items, according to court filings
Tova Noel, a rookie corrections officer at the time, said she saw no warning signs and described limited awareness of events during her overnight shift at the Metropolitan Correctional Center
The former Genesee County deputy claims she was fired after raising alarms about understaffing and unsafe conditions in women’s housing unit
Tova Noel, who was on duty the night Epstein died in federal custody, is scheduled to give a transcribed interview
The officer deployed the device during a dispute while distributing food trays, striking multiple COs with TASER wires
Investigators say coded phone conversations from the Cowlitz County jail prompted a search that uncovered a handgun and more than 6 pounds of marijuana
Prosecutors say the FCI Aliceville officer sexually assaulted seven incarcerated women between 2022 and 2024
A repeat offender serving time for armed robbery now faces another federal charge for alleged threats against President Trump and other officials
Correctional Officer Dustin Pedigo, 35, had served with TDOC since April 2025
Sex Money Murder-24K leaders orchestrated narcotics smuggling and inmate assaults across multiple Florida facilities, according to federal prosecutors
A prosecutor ruled the Boise officer acted on a “reasonable mistake of fact” after 911 callers misidentified an armed IDOC officer during the inmate escape
One officer suffered a fractured rib, another was sexually assaulted and others were beaten after slipping on soap-covered floors, the Summit County Sheriff’s Office said
Authorities say leaked police data was used to facilitate shootings, drug trafficking and an attempted murder of an Ontario corrections manager
A rookie officer assigned to Rikers Island was pulled over in Queens and found with a rifle, shotgun, ammo and a machete
MDC Brooklyn officials intercepted a Minnesota man carrying a barbecue fork and bogus paperwork as he tried to pass as an FBI agent
Authorities say Zion Britt was recaptured two days later at a Motel 6; an investigation into Columbus County Detention Center procedures is ongoing
Seven inmates and four civilians are accused in a K2 trafficking scheme that turned fatal at Mike Durfee State Prison
The CO knew about the knife and helped the inmate destroy evidence after the attempted murder at Turbeville prison, according to a warrant
A state report cites unsafe conditions and operational failures that force correctional officers into prolonged shifts and hazardous working environments
