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.
A SWAT team deployed gas and a K-9 to extract Derrick Groves, convicted of murder, from a basement crawl space where he was hiding — ending a nearly five-month manhunt
Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake met dozens of court-ordered reforms years after allegations of excessive force and abuse
Combs, serving over four years for transporting people for sex, says he’s undergone a “spiritual reset” in jail
A second member of the same investigations unit who also complained of harassment and retaliation died of an accidental fentanyl overdose last year
One arrest has been made so far involving cell phone smuggling to a death row inmate
There have been 26 deaths, including 18 homicides, in the state’s prisons so far this year
The inmates agreed to lodge the complaints after the officer was “a bit cantankerous,” an informant said
The move comes weeks after a former CO was arrested for sexually abusing inmates
The CO is accused of failing to stop the crime and then ignoring concerns about the victim’s injuries
A detention officer was fired for failing to intervene during the incident
Crystal meth, alcohol and knives were among the contraband detected during a search of the trainee
About 90 minutes of footage can be viewed on the attorney general’s website
According to a recent report, a lot more needs to be done to support the vast majority of COs who do their jobs well
“Our clients followed every one of [the sheriff’s] policies and procedures,” wrote an attorney for the COs
One of the 10 COs charged in the incident filed an emergency request last week
The settlement also requires COs to be trained in the state’s zero-tolerance policy regarding sexual misconduct in correctional facilities
According to the sheriff, the COs were faced “with a nearly impossible situation”
The COs union says it’s committed to working with a new administration to “enhance credibility, effectiveness, and operations”
Gov. Murphy said he was “deeply disturbed and disgusted” after reviewing a new investigative report detailing attacks on inmates earlier this year
Investigators have executed a search warrant at the corrections deputy’s home
He allegedly offered two inmates $50,000 “to make his victims disappear”
He now faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison
“We were going to put the whole system on trial,” said a lawyer for Michael Thomas
Both COs had been fired for the assaults that took place last summer
Medical examiners had ruled Jaquaree Simmons’ death a homicide from injuries to his head
Ore. inmate pleads guilty after picking out guns at sporting goods store via jail call to girlfriend
The inmate boasted to others on subsequent calls about the purchase
The incident was one of several detailed in a semiannual report describing discipline in the CDCR
The deal with prosecutors requires both COs to fully cooperate with an ongoing DOJ probe
Ninth Circuit Solicitor Scarlett Wilson says she expects to decide whether to file charges by the end of June
Vicente Villela died after being restrained in a prone position when he resisted attempts to remove his leg shackles
An ongoing DOJ lawsuit alleges that prison conditions are so poor they violate the ban on cruel and unusual punishment
San Diego County jails have the highest mortality and suicide rates among California’s six largest jail systems
Prosecutors say inmates have no right to privacy; the defense claims otherwise
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