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.
Joseph Ray Snow was convicted of assault after breaking an inmate’s nose and kicking his teeth out during a 2022 booking
David Kingsley was found guilty of murder and manslaughter, while two other officers were acquitted in the death of inmate Robert Brooks at Marcy Correctional Facility
The FMC Lexington corrections officer admitted to bringing synthetic marijuana and tobacco to inmates in exchange for mobile payments
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
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
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