Staff Misconduct
This topic features news, training and information related to cases involving potential or perceived misconduct in corrections. This section serves the important function of pointing out, not pointing fingers, when a CO has gone outside the lines.
Prosecutors were accused of hiding a deal with the detainee, who alleged the Cook County corrections officer used excessive force during a jail altercation
A total of eight Walker County Jail employees have entered plea agreements related to the death of Tony Mitchell
The Southern Regional Jail COs admitted each face up to 30 years in prison and a fine up to $250,000 after pleading guilty to a federal civil rights violation
“I’m outraged by what happened ... we need to understand exactly what happened,” Gov. Phil Murphy said
About 30 officers have been placed on paid leave, according to the corrections officers union
The inmate suffered a broken jaw and teeth, was taken to a hospital and died two days later
Francois Kopca is facing three counts of felony forgery after depositing several stolen checks into his credit union account
An official with the Department of Correction said they would review the case “to determine appropriate action”
Schenectady County Court charged Eugene Sellie with two counts each of felony assault and official misconduct
The suit accuses the sheriff of doing too little to address repeated concerns about jail conditions and the mistreatment of inmates
Terrell Greer told investigators he smuggled marijuana and cigarettes into the jail
The complaints vary from sexual misconduct to beatings to mistreatment by COs and supervisors
Thirteen inmates have died in Cuyahoga County jails since June 2018
There was improper purchasing of massage chairs, rugs, art, Himalayan salt lamps, CDs and other items
The delays got worse in the first half of this year, costing the state about $312,000, according to a report
The lawsuit comes after the Justice Department twice released investigative reports that accused the state of violating prisoner’s rights
The corrections officers were charged with second-degree and third-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument
Michael Riley Jr., 27, was involved in 22 use-of-force reports during the 10-month period before the fatal encounter
A grand jury indicted Michael Riley on a second-degree murder charge following the death of an inmate
An official said the CO is the 10th arrest of a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office employee this year
The CO is accused of accepting bribes to smuggle in marijuana, phones, cigarettes and designer sneakers to inmates in custody
The CO had four packages with substances that tested positive for methamphetamines, marijuana and cocaine
Authorities said the CO placed an irritant on the inmates’ cigarettes, which led to respiratory issues
Sheriff Gregory Tony said his office tried to find “an alternative to incarceration” for Stephanie Bretas
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
Ethical behavior isn’t just about what is right vs. what is wrong, it is also about making decisions that keep both officers and inmates safe
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
An investigation found that inmates were forced to stand the entire time, hands cuffed behind them and secured to the wall
William Cappalonga claimed his actions were warranted to ensure the inmate didn’t continue to attack COs during the 2018 incident
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