Eric Perez Case Study

Improved Essays
In the news, the death of Eric Perez. Eric Perez suffered from Cerebral Hemorrhage while in custody. Eric Perez was a juvenile at the time of his disposition, and when he started hearing voices, he alerted the guards to have him medically checked out. However, the guards ignored the teenager because of the paperwork hassle and continued on with their “duties.” Six hours later, and Eric collapses and unfortunately dies from Hemorrhage, now the question arises to who should be responsible for Eric’s tragic death? Per say the guards who neglected him? Or should it be the ward who is responsible for overseeing the Detention Center? Well, unfortunately, no one was indicted and or charged with this homicide. However, at the end of the day, nine employees

Related Documents

  • Improved Essays

    Moral on Capital Punishment Working at a prison is a dangerous job; you are surrounded by evil minded crooks and murderers every day. Even though security is said to be on top and the rules are set, these people, these immoral souls have no limits and a rule or a law for them is seen as a challenge to break. Donna Payant, a 31-year-old correction officer had to learn this the hard way. The year was 1981 and she had just arrived for what was supposed to be a regular day at work, however, it turned out to be her last. Donna Payant, the mother of three children and with a loving husband, was murdered at work by inmate Lemuel Smith, a rapist and two-time convicted murderer.…

    • 899 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    Kenneth Sorensen Case

    • 1536 Words
    • 7 Pages

    On April 27, 2015, Plaintiff Kenneth Sorensen, an inmate, filed a lawsuit arising out of his housing at the Jessup Correction Institution (“JCI”). He has since been transferred to the Maryland Correctional Institution – Hagerstown. The original complaint named 11 defendants (Former JCI Warden John Wolfe, former JCI Case Manager George Allen, Lieutenant Barnes, Carol Jackson, Officer Robert Jordan, Lieutenant Ronel Legrand, Dr. Kevin J. McCamant, Dr. Jacqueline Moore, Sergeant Shekey Sellman, Captain Monique Shaw, and Betty Spriggs). On June 5, 2015, he amended his complaint naming ten additional defendants (former Commissioner of Corrections J. Michael Stouffer, Case Manager Ayo, Lieutenant Baloga, Latisha Barrett, Captain Bell, Sergeant Burnett,…

    • 1536 Words
    • 7 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    This worker Naisha Lawrence was able to meet with Dora Morales at her home located at 69 Bloomfield Avenue, Paterson New Jersey. The purpose of the visit was to meet Dora Morales, Manuel Rosado and their son Nathan Rosado for the month of February. Additionally, the worker was to conduct a family team meeting with Ms. Morales and Mr. Rosado supports in order to discuss the family's long term view and what needs to happen in order for the case to move towards termination. Lastly, the worker was to obtain Nathan and Manuel Rosado's social security number in order to complete the request for 4c's funding as well as to run a background check on Mr. Rosado.…

    • 1382 Words
    • 6 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Decent Essays

    Cruz Dominguez Case Study

    • 146 Words
    • 1 Pages

    “Good Afternoon. Thank you all for being here. Last month a confidential source had contacted us to report a drug activity that has been taking place at the After Hour city bar. The caller witnessed bar owner by the name Cruz along with three others was distributing cocaine to customers. We had sent Hays to go undercover to investigate and attempt to procure any illegal drugs or information.…

    • 146 Words
    • 1 Pages
    Decent Essays
  • Decent Essays

    I identified the female as Coraima Estrada (TX-ID # 38720716). Estrada stated, "I do have the bag I attempted to call the Stipes stores and was going to return the money back in the morning. " I advised Estrada to retrieve the deposit bag, and departed the residence returning to Stripes with Estrada to speak with Bjorgaard. In the store managers office, Bjorgaard took possession of the deposit bag, and advised that it was still sealed and all money was accounted for. Bjorgaard stated, "I am not going to pursue criminal charges, because the deposit bag is accounted for without any loss of money."…

    • 140 Words
    • 1 Pages
    Decent Essays
  • Improved Essays

    The jail came under fire not only for this, but for their misconduct (not performing hourly checks, seemingly allowing drugs in to the jail [Bland’s autopsy revealed an unusually high amount of TCH in her system, which could have only occurred if she had been using marijuana during her time in jail] not putting inmates on suicide watch, and employees not having the required mental health training.) In December of 2015, a grandy jury decided not to indict anyone in relation to Bland’s death, stating that it was still technically an open case despite the many pieces of evidence available to indict some. In January of 2016, however, officer Encinia turned himself in on counts of perjury on intake forms, after a warrant was put out for his arrest. This resulted in his termination as a state trooper.…

    • 449 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    Jose Chavez Case Study

    • 2308 Words
    • 10 Pages

    Jose Chavez is a 30-year-old Latino man born in Montebello, Ca moving to Lancaster, Ca due to his parents divorcing. Growing up his family consisted of three older sisters, mom and dad additions preceding the divorce of a step-mother, step-father & step-father. The new household in Lancaster, Ca consisted of one older sister, one step-sister (went to boarding school), step-mother, nephew and dad. His mother, step-father, and sister lived in Walnut, Ca. The oldest of the siblings lived in Lancaster, Ca as well fairly close to the dads’ resident.…

    • 2308 Words
    • 10 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    Rikers Island Case Study

    • 757 Words
    • 4 Pages

    Rikers Island is consistently in the media due to reports of physical and sexual abuse against inmates and staff, death, contraband smuggling, employee sexual harassment, riots, etc. The jail complex has been plagued by a myriad of union, employee and inmate issues (cases). Despite the attention, the climate at the facility doesn’t seem to be getting any better. Prior to taking office in January 2016, Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark took notice of the issues in Rikers Island. At her January inauguration, Clark pledged she would create a prosecution bureau at the jail complex.…

    • 757 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Decent Essays

    Jonathan Perez, an 18 year old student from San Francisco California. Working job to job he never quite knew what he wanted to do in life. He was raised by both his parents and had everything a kid could ask for. Some would even say it was a little to much. Jonathan was the secound youngest of four children.…

    • 172 Words
    • 1 Pages
    Decent Essays
  • Decent Essays

    Marco Gutierrez, a Mexican immigrant and the founder of a group called Latinos for Trump said something had to be done about Mexican immigration to the U.S. 2. Identify Marco Gutierrez’s conclusion on this issue. Marco Gultierrez mentioned in his conclusion that his country causes problems and he wants to solve them. Also, Gultierrez is very strict about changing the immigration laws and if he doesn’t get what he wants, then he’s going to have taco trucks on every corner. 3.…

    • 429 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Decent Essays
  • Great Essays

    Sandra Bland Case Analysis

    • 1251 Words
    • 6 Pages

    The article refrains from accusing the police of violence towards Sandra Bland. Instead, the article focuses on the perspective of police investigators. The investigators are bewildered of the cause of Sandra Bland 's death and appear to be doing the best to discover the cause. The focus from police investigators reinforces positive characteristics about law enforcement, such as hard working in bringing justice to citizens. This illustrates law enforcements as blameless because these officials are represented as eager to solve the case.…

    • 1251 Words
    • 6 Pages
    Great Essays
  • Improved Essays

    California Prison Riot

    • 146 Words
    • 1 Pages

    According to US News in Susanville, California six guards had been injured at the northern California prison all regards to inmates stirring up prison riots. California Department of Correction Rehabilitation reported that an officer had been attacked by an inmate, after the altercation other inmates begin to get involved transitioning into a very huge prison riot. (Prisoner begin punching, kicking the officers, hurling food trays, or broke them over the head of staff.) Officer pulled out none deadly force to take care of the complicated issue at hand. Officer used pepper spray to calm down the riot, and get everything back under control.…

    • 146 Words
    • 1 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Decent Essays

    Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing La’Quashia Sallie University of North Texas The book Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing by Ted Conover illustrates the real conditions within the country correctional facilities that are mainly entrusted with the correcting and rehabilitating the individuals found capable of various crimes. The author depicts the correctional guards as inherently sadistic and uses excess authority in stamping their presence in the facilities.…

    • 1138 Words
    • 5 Pages
    Decent Essays
  • Improved Essays

    The intended audience of “Letter From Birmingham Jail” is the clergyman and a bigger group of people. At the beginning of the letter, Dr. King stated that “My Dear Fellow Clergymen” and “ I came across your recent statement calling my present activities unwise and untimely.” Dr. King’s letter is intended for the Birmingham clergymen who published an open letter criticizing his actions and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. Yet, his letter becomes clear that Dr. King intends this statement for a much larger audience. For example, in paragraph twenty-three, Dr. King said, “Over the past few years I have been gravely disappointed with the white moderate.…

    • 1157 Words
    • 5 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Great Essays

    Prison overcrowding has become a major problem in the United States. As per, Issues and Controversies, “The United States has only 5 percent of the world’s population, but holds 25 percent of the world’s prisoners.” Housing the growing prison population is putting a strain on the federal government’s budget, costing roughly $80 billion a year. Crime rates are down, but prison populations are a growing concern. In light of these facts, we need to explore ways of reducing crime that does not involve incarceration, but still protects society.…

    • 1504 Words
    • 7 Pages
    Great Essays