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.
Depositions state the couple received money from inmates via Cash App to bring drugs into the lockup; the wife received the payments and transferred money to her husband
The Multnomah County corrections deputies are accused of “door popping” so inmates could leave their cells and attack other inmates
Eric Nantell, former correctional supervisor at Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex, was convicted of depriving the inmate’s civil rights, tampering with a witness victim or informant and making false statements
Drank a pint of Southern Comfort, a few beers and sleeping pills
Also allegedly pocketed money meant to be for a fundraiser
Officer says he will return to police work after being declared ‘not guilty’
Admitted to knowing about an assault beforehand and taking part in it
The woman, as well as witnesses, claim the officer used excessive force
Was raped by a guard in 2007, who was later fired and sentenced to two months of weekends in jail
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