Several inmate fights left one inmate dead and more than a dozen injured
The Colorado DOC said the CO was attacked by an inmate with a weapon
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Toxicology tests confirmed the presence of synthetic cannabinoids in "multiple" employees and that inmate overdoses have been caused by those drugs and other illegal substances
Fentanyl and K2 are on the rise in our prisons and jails
The state Department of Corrections said the prison has resumed much of its normal activities, but the industry program is still under review
20 to 25 inmates were involved with a fight Wednesday in the facility's yard
Officials said there are too few trained corrections officers on the payroll to ensure security
When a crime occurs in a jail or prison setting, correctional officers face many challenges preserving the scene
The report comes amid complaints from inmates and COs alike about the long hours inmates are spending on lockdown
The lockdown was launched because it was clear items found outside the prison were intended to be smuggled in
The lockdown is ongoing so COs can conduct an extensive search of the prison for other weapons and contraband
Last week the FDC announced the lockdown after officials received an unspecified threat of violence
Officers deployed chemical agents and two warning shots, to which the inmates dispersed
Authorities said four inmates were injured in a brawl involving about 80 prisoners at Red Rock Correctional Center
Anthony Gangi discusses the importance of preventive measures that increase safety and security in correctional facilities
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