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 Department of Juvenile Justice says a toxic workplace culture at Mayfield enabled sexual activity while COs were on duty and youth fights hidden from cameras and supervisors
Messiah Nantwi resisted being handcuffed and grabbed a CO’s vest during an emergency response call, leading several COs to strike the inmate, the indictment says
The woman spent 85 days in DuPage County jail awaiting a mental health transfer before dying, with medical neglect cited as a contributing factor to her death
In both cases, inmates have attacked another with some kind of weapon
The Netflix docuseries “The Confession Killer” examines how serial killer Henry Lee Lucas earned the title of ‘most prolific killer in America’
Authorities ruled that Tara Kelley shot Angelina Winn before turning the gun on herself
The task force will reexamine the need for body cameras, health and wellness interventions for officers and staff
The article described sexual misconduct, drug use involving inmates and COs
Officials say the officers were suspended after some of the them allegedly watched before intervening as an inmate tried to hang himself
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is investigating how the inmate stole the pepper-spray device
Lydell Grant was serving a life sentence for the 2010 fatal stabbing of Aaron Scheerhorn
The Inspector General also found the CO delivered a package from one inmate to another in administrative segregation
Officials testified the FBI has not ruled out criminal wrongdoing in Epstein’s death
A pastor, a police officer and an entrepreneur were among those tasked with exposing corruption and contraband
Investigators found “serious irregularities” at the jail where Epstein died
It’s not clear what role each of the disciplined COs allegedly played in the incidents leading to Frank Digges’ death
Authorities will not release if deaths were accidental
Authorities are still investigating the deaths, say there is no apparent public threat involved
An investigation focused on a CO who drove his truck through a group of protesters blocking a prison gate
Recent legislation underscores the necessity of responding quickly, thoroughly and professionally to all deaths that happen in your jail
Jeffrey Epstein, 66, was found dead in his cell at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York City on Aug. 10
An officer at a Rhode Island detention center has resigned amid investigation into the incident
The broken bones included the hyoid bone near his Adam’s apple
“Mr. Epstein’s death raises serious questions that must be answered,” AG William Barr said in a statement
The program has been suspended amid disputes over payment and charges of bullying
The log of photos is helpful to LEOs in the field because it’s another tool they can use to identify dangerous suspects
Attorneys for the death row inmate argued that the state’s lethal injection method is unconstitutionally painful
Deputies who found the LEO in his car initially thought he had been shot, leading LE personnel to swarm the area
The decision comes less than three weeks after a former inmate who was accused of leading the riot was acquitted
Assange is currently serving a 50-week sentence for jumping bail
Ohio’s governor wants to hire more employees to conduct annual inspections of jails in response to recent inmate deaths and high-profile lawsuits
The inmate is “determined to make sure that his victims are found” while he’s in prison
Charles Ross, 63, died Thursday afternoon following a fight with at least two other inmates in the Folsom prison’s exercise yard
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