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.
Both the CO and nurse were charged with violating the man’s civil rights “by showing deliberate indifference to serious medical needs, resulting in his death”
LA County’s assistant sheriff, who oversees the county’s jails, said the two deputies involved have been relieved of duty with pay
Epstein was agitated and unable to sleep, jail officials observed in newly obtained records. He complained he was struggling to adapt to life behind bars
Was charged with one count of written threats to kill or do bodily injury, a second degree felony
Indicted by a grand jury on eight counts of drug crimes, including possession with intent to distribute
Falsified a report as part of a cover up in which he denied beating an inmate who was caught trying to escape
Told crowd to vacate for homecoming parade, woman allegedly swore at him
One inmate caught with a phone had text messages and nude photos sent by a female correctional officer
Result of an internal investigation into the possible use of excessive force by corrections personnel
Did not file grievances against their suspensions within the allotted time limit stated in their union contract
Allegedly showed up to one witness’ place of work and made a threatening hand gesture, while he stared down another in the hallway outside of the court room
The arrest comes after an eight-month joint investigation
Walked man to the shower room, where there were no cameras, and then allegedly assaulted him
A police search at Territorial Correctional Facility in July turned up beer in an inmate’s cell
Officer Nelson Stewart on Friday was charged with custodial sexual misconduct, official misconduct and bribery
Texas bans convicts and guards, parolees and parole officers, from fraternizing
Former officer who had sex with inmates has been ordered to pay $750,000 to one of the inmates
Officers sent Facebook friend requests to an inmate while she was locked up in the county jail
Investigators tried to question at least six workers at Tamms Correctional Center in a criminal investigation
Lebanon Correctional Institution’s warden demoted after investigation
A CO alllegedly punched an inmate in the face and then threatened him if he told anyone what happened
Brian S. Duncan, 41, and Denise M. Duncan, 48, both of Fleisher Road, were charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia
A judge imposed the 57-month sentence on William Masso in federal court in Manhattan after hearing the former patrolman weep openly and apologize for disgracing the department
Sgt. Edward Howard Jr. faces up to five years in prison at his sentencing hearing scheduled next month
Corrections Officer Dale Daniel, 26, received a total of $2,154 from co-workers who donated funds toward medical expenses
The prosecution alleges Efrain Mendoza falsified the community service records of six inmates in exchange for cash and services
Officer can only be terminated if he is convicted of raping the inmates
Allegations and litigation continue to dog Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca
In court filings, COs allege the former warden gave male employees preferential treatment as soon as he was hired in 2010
Lt. Raymond Haveman, who has been with Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office for 18 years, showed up with alcohol on his breath
A NY officer is being probed for allegedly having a relationship with a career criminal who did a yearlong stint in prison