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.
Gov. Jeff Landry said a jail audit is underway and called for accountability across the justice system, “except for the police, who seem to be doing their job”
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The CO admitted in court to cleaning up blood and not reporting it following Robert Brooks’ death
A report that found wardens referred just 541 complaints out of more than 50,000 to the new internal affairs unit during a five month period
Officials seized a cellphone and charger, marijuana, tobacco, lighter and the suspected synthetic drug K2 from inmates
The lawsuit comes several months after the DOJ opened a statewide civil investigation into release practices at DOC facilities
The California Prison Industry Authority was fined $24,300 for three “serious” violations
The COs accepted cash bribes from members of a gang in exchange for helping smuggle K2-soaked papers into the jail
A review found local jails lack authority, don’t have clear goals and need to diversify their leadership
Lt. Eugene Lasco’s homicide marked the fourth fatal stabbing at Indiana State Prison since 2017
Officials have yet to release a cost estimate for repairing the damage, but it is “way into the thousands of dollars”
Justin Rodriguez faces two felony charges, including a conspiracy count; each count carries one to 10 years in prison
“There is a strong culture of silence in the prison system,” an attorney representing two women said
It was the third uprising at the jail since December; advocates say concerns about COVID-19 are at the heart of the anger
Ghislaine Maxwell claims a CO physically abused her and then she was punished for complaining about it
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The three were not released after discussions between the state prison system and immigration authorities
Executioners’ accounts are at odds with reports by media witnesses of how inmates’ stomachs rolled, shook and shuddered as the pentobarbital took effect
Inmates have complained that not enough precautions were being taken to protect them from the spread of COVID-19
The COs say they were segregated and prevented from doing their jobs solely because of the color of their skin
The two COs suffered stab wounds and both inmates were taken to hospitals for treatment of their injuries
Advocates said the uprising was “an act of courage” that was necessitated by inmates’ basic needs not being met
Two officers were trying to remove the inmate from his cell when he became combative
The $421,880 fine against the CDCR is by far the largest penalty assessed against any entity in a single citation
The charges come weeks after the attack made headlines when victims came forward to say they were beaten and sexually assaulted
The two COs at Donaldson Correctional Facility who were stabbed are on leave as the department reviews the incident
The inspector general found that pressure to meet self-imposed deadlines led authorities to ignore warnings from health officials
Advocacy groups warned that privately built prisons won’t address chronic violence and severe staffing woes
“I’m outraged by what happened ... we need to understand exactly what happened,” Gov. Phil Murphy said
The agency claims they weren’t prepared to guard against the fraud because it didn’t have a system to cross-match claims with a list of inmates
About 30 officers have been placed on paid leave, according to the corrections officers union
Many of the women had been deported or released from immigration custody after the allegations first emerged
Officials charged Marissa Suarez with knowingly entering or remaining in a restricted building without lawful authority
“We will let the investigation play out to determine what happened,” an official said
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