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.
The loaded handgun was allegedly left in a Nashville dental school restroom during a medical transport from Trousdale Turner Correctional Center
A search of the now-former Pocahontas State Correctional Center CO’s home led to the seizure of more than $150,000 worth of narcotics in prison value, a handgun and $1,000 in cash
Legislators say the killing of Michael Francke remains unsolved after courts tossed Frank Gable’s conviction due to serious trial flaws
The inmate was found unresponsive at the Metropolitan Detention Center
Jordan Brown, who was 11 at the time, was charged in the shooting death of a 26-year-old pregnant mother of two
As part of a deal to avoid the death penalty, he pleaded guilty Monday to 13 murders and admitted dozens of rapes and crimes too old to be prosecuted
There was a 47-minute gap in which inmate Layleen Polanco wasn’t checked on by COs despite her epilepsy
An investigation was opened after an inmate died while being treated for injuries allegedly inflicted on him by COs
According to court records, inmates are selling crystal methamphetamine, heroin and cocaine supplied by deported ex-cons in Mexico
A supervisor allegedly told a CO that because of their race, they would be a potential “liability” around Chauvin
The grievance chronicled three instances in which detainees said immigration officials retaliated against them
“If misconduct occurred, those responsible will be held fully accountable for their actions,” a Florida Department of Corrections official said
The state is reviewing whether Cumberland County Jail COs used excessive force; it will also determine if COs provided the inmates with proper medical care
Officials said the latest incident is not connected to the homicide of a Mexican Mafia leader
The allegations are that at least 20 corrections officers shouted taunts, shot tear gas into jail cells and beat inmates for no reason
The state investigation determined that every 30-minute check leading up to the birth had been conducted properly
A sheet of paper left in the Westmoreland County Prison library helped investigators unravel a yearlong scheme that used mail to deliver drugs
There was little information about the incident, but officials said it pertains to “certain Angola staff and department payroll administration rules”
Patricia A. Wilhite, 68, is the 22nd inmate in just over two months to die in a state prison system that’s under U.S. Justice Department investigation
The six-month project, which will focus on three counties, will include a 10-year examination of jail population trends
A 16th inmate died the same day Gov. Tate Reeves allowed the state to quickly spend money to address rising prison staffing and violence issues
Federal prosecutors are looking into conditions at four state prisons following the deaths of at least 15 inmates
Defense lawyers in the case requested the delay to prepare for the trial
Lamine N’Diaye’s transfer to a leadership position at FCI Fort Dix has been deferred due to internal investigations
The investigation comes after at least 19 former inmates filed federal complaints alleging abuse between 2012 and early 2019
Investigators believe the two deaths were not connected to the recent retaliatory killings at the Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman
Lamar Anderson sent a letter to the state DOC’s office last year threatening to rape and/or kill four corrections officers
The COs are accused of taking thousands of dollars in bribes to smuggle drugs to inmates
A judge will hear arguments on whether to order testing on evidence from the 1980s in a killing for which a death row inmate is scheduled to be executed next week
A U.S. Representative has also called for a federal investigation into the recent prison violence
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation officials have identified Lawrence Tate’s cellmate, William Clay, as a suspect
The Cuyahoga County Jail struggled with understaffing, overpopulation; officials seek to address issues with personnel changes and wage hikes
The probe was triggered by the October 2006 murder of an inmate while deputies sat in a nearby guard station watching TV
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