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.
Two Wallens Ridge State Prison officers were stabbed multiple times and a third was assaulted in the incident
The Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center sergeant was charged with assault after bodycam video showed her striking an inmate multiple times with a TASER, breaking the device
The rookie officer, fired for threatening a youth, says long hours and limited supervision left her unprepared
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
Two prosecutors have been hired to review the criminal investigation into a prison riot last April that killed seven inmates
The verdict paves the way for the inmate’s release
The inmate was indicted for the murder of Officer Matthew Murphy, who was shot during a traffic stop in 1974
Depending on the verdict, the inmate could soon walk out of prison or spend the rest of his life behind bars
Multiple deaths within a two week period are highlighting the lack of public safety personnel and facilities in Alaska villages
Manning said she’ll refuse to testify on Thursday before a second grand jury investigating WikiLeaks
An inmate involved in the riot told jurors that inmate Roman Shankaras was the “puppet master” behind the deadly attack
An AG says the inmate can be found guilty based on “accomplice liability”
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