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.
Wasco County Sheriff Magill called the behavior “egregious,” but the arbitrator cited a lack of prior discipline and a casual office culture in reversing the termination
During the hearing, Christopher Walrath acknowledged that he put Brooks in a chokehold, that he struck the inmate’s body and groin and that he lied to investigators
The Montgomery County Sheriff says Christian Black likely died from positional asphyxia after being restrained during a jail altercation
Prosecutors say the men beat the inmate because he showed them disrespect
He will still work at the jail but will have no direct contact with inmates
Jamycheal Mitchell, 24, was found dead in his cell Aug. 19 with feces on the walls and urine on the floor
Investigators say the information was also used to file phony income tax refunds
Daveon Hall was found dead from several bullet wounds inside his apartment
Sgt. Amy Le, 48, also will be the first Vietnamese-American to lead the county’s Correctional Peace Officers’ Association
The April 13 incident is only the latest problem at Lincoln Hills School for Boys and the sister institution on its campus
Medics and firefighters responded after corrections officers found him
Both sides will cover their own attorney’s fees and costs
Experience is key in this profession and can never be replaced with classroom knowledge
The off-duty COs were accused of acting like ‘gangbangers’
Icy road conditions had earlier caused other vehicles to wreck in the area
Neither the department nor the inspector general’s office interviewed employees
He thinks it’s unreasonable for the Department of Justice to expect complete perfection
The video shows an officer fired three times and the man was left alone for about 20 minutes
Video surveillance showed three COs repeatedly punching, kicking and stepping on the inmate’s head
A jury has recommended the death penalty for Daniel Wozniak
The last few years his career has been overshadowed by reports of brutality of inmates
The officer was convicted of depriving 25-year-old Jason Echevarria of his civil rights
CO claims his rights were violated when he was frisked and searched during a traffic stop with his sons in the back seat
As critics pound corrections officers in light of news that some have helped inmates acquire drugs and even escape the walls
The suit alleges the county’s sheriff’s office failed to adequately monitor its employees and respond to inmate complaints
Police believe alleged incidents occurred around February
Documents indicate allegations of missing equipment, instances of contraband and intimidation of witnesses included in investigation
Since the escape, state officials have faced tough questions
Department investigations found numerous instances of neglect of duty and violations of the department’s policies and ethics code
The videos show violent encounters between jailers and inmates
The inmate was allegedly beaten with at least one baton while handcuffed
A surveillance video showed the officer throwing the detainee to the floor and knocking him unconscious
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