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.
Inmates at Trousdale Turner Correctional Center took over a control room and released nearly 100 others before the situation was contained
Avelino Ramirez admitted to smuggling and planting cocaine, cellphones and other contraband items to appear effective and earn overtime at San Quentin and Vacaville
The singer’s attorney claims staff and inmates at FCI Butner are involved in a conspiracy that includes threats, stolen mail and tampering with a witness
The inmates used a fake name to order a Lyft, dragged the driver into the backseat and held her hostage for hours as they fled from DeKalb County Jail to south Florida
The three men were found to be missing during a security check, prompting a search of the DeKalb County jail
The DeKalb County inmates range in age from 24 to 31 and face charges including murder, armed robbery and arson
John Holomon Russell faces five charges in the attack that killed Master Corrections Officer Jeremy Hall and injured two other staff members at River North Correctional Center
A grand jury returned charges against current and former Alameda County deputies over the death of Maurice Monk, who was found unresponsive in his cell after days without aid
A Pima County corrections officer was left alone with inmate Nathan Peru, who slipped his wrist restraint and tried to grab her gun
The Fulton County Jail inmate used trash and food trays to start a fire in a shower, prompting evacuation and hospitalizations for smoke inhalation
The correctional officer was injured while attempting to photograph the inmate for documentation
Jaishon Bellamy, 27, died days after being moved to restrictive housing following an unprovoked attack on a corrections officer
A Jessup Correctional Institution correctional sergeant allegedly moved thousands of pills while others trafficked synthetic drugs, phones, luxury goods and tobacco
Unlimited phone access has created unintended consequences, including decreased engagement in rehabilitation services and security concerns, the Bristol County sheriff said
Rockdale County jail inmate Timothy Shane escaped from Grady Memorial Hospital, stole an SUV with a Glock inside and fled after crashing the SUV less than a mile from the hospital
The Oregon DOC initially released inmates after interpreting a Supreme Court ruling as requiring credit for jail time on each count
The 23-year-old inmate assaulted a St. Louis corrections officer during meal rounds, took his radio and blocked him from leaving the room
The Hamilton County corrections officer allegedly used his uniform belt to strike an inmate twice in a hallway out of view of security cameras, the sheriff’s office said
Two former corrections officers received 22 years in prison for first-degree manslaughter, while two others were sentenced for lesser charges
Authorities say the inmate slipped a restraint and tried to take the officer’s gun before being shot during the incident at Banner University Medical Center South
The verdict includes damages, back pay and attorney’s fees following claims of misconduct and surveillance by Passaic County officials
The death of Officer Jeremy Hall at River North prison marks the first officer death by inmate since 1975 in Virginia
The attack left Dade Correctional Institution Officer Raj Mitchell with multiple stab wounds and led to new charges, including attempted first-degree murder, against the inmate
River North Correctional Center Officer Jeremy Lewis Hall was killed in the attack
CDCR says chemical agents and warning shots were used to stop the violence at California State Prison, Sacramento
The Bristol County Jail librarian is accused of smuggling synthetic marijuana disguised as paperwork on multiple occasions
A city oversight board found correction officers failed to secure cells, notify medical staff and conduct rounds in several fatal incidents
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.
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