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.
Veteran CO Michael Dempsey, a veteran CO and court-appointed monitor, described a culture of fear, chronic absenteeism and untrained staff in testimony on L.A. County’s juvenile justice failures
The 32-year-old Yates County CO consumed alcohol before his shift and was arrested after arriving at the jail around 3 p.m.
One officer allegedly worked two state jobs while another forged 22 medical notes, prosecutors say
Unknown to the inmate, the “hit man” he was talking with was an undercover FBI agent
Lawyers said at least seven others at the Irwin County Detention Center have received word that they could soon be removed from the country
Edmond Hightower had a history of assaulting inmates in the jail over the years and was flagged in 2013 to be placed in an isolated cell to protect other inmates
A grand jury indicted Michael Riley on a second-degree murder charge following the death of an inmate
The suit alleges two former rookie sheriff’s deputies, without provocation, brutally beat a former inmate and knocked him unconscious
The detention center was found to excessively strip-search detainees and failed to provide detainees with two hot meals a day
The CO is accused of accepting bribes to smuggle in marijuana, phones, cigarettes and designer sneakers to inmates in custody
An investigation found Wellpath was accused of contributing to more than 70 deaths at other prisons
The probe, which was published last year, explored complaints and issues in 32 states
The complaint alleges COs used torture to coerce Cameroonian immigrants in the facility to sign deportation documents
Use of force incidents soared to 719 in March, according to data presented in the 296-page report
Prison employees weren’t complying with mask rules at 23 of the 34 prisons inspectors visited
Authorities said the CO placed an irritant on the inmates’ cigarettes, which led to respiratory issues
Medical experts found an “alarming pattern” in which Dr. Mahendra Amin allegedly subjected the women to unwarranted gynecological surgeries
Sheriff Gregory Tony said his office tried to find “an alternative to incarceration” for Stephanie Bretas
The groups say inadequate staffing has made chaos commonplace in five rural facilities
Since July 2019, Brent Spooner falsely claimed approximately 80 hours of overtime each pay period
Officials said one inmate is back in the Cuyahoga County Jail, but another remains at-large
The woman was complaining about contractions and labor pains more than 12 hours before giving birth
The incident involved the CO placing an irritant on the inmates’ cigarettes, which led to respiratory issues
Police are investigating the possibility that Gary Harnig may have been run over intentionally
Ingrid Yolanda Ortiz-Montero was charged with two counts of misconduct in office and conspiracy to commit a crime
The CO admitted that he took a payment of $5,400 cash to bring heroin, tobacco and suboxone strips to an inmate for distribution
A coroner said medical staff did not recognize for more than 25 minutes that the inmate had stopped breathing
An investigation found that inmates were forced to stand the entire time, hands cuffed behind them and secured to the wall
Charles Enoch is charged with first-degree misdemeanor assault in the November 2018 attack of an inmate with a mental illness
Recommendations include that officials screen inmates daily, increase medical staffing and investigate instances of retaliation and threats over inmate concerns
William Cappalonga claimed his actions were warranted to ensure the inmate didn’t continue to attack COs during the 2018 incident
William Cappalonga is accused of threatening to kill an inmate as he repeatedly slammed his head against the floor
An indictment claims Jamaine Russell brought drugs and other contraband into the Trenton prison from October 2018 through November 2019
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