On Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at approximately 0148 hours I, Officer Zachary Swedberg #111, received a call from Kwik Trip, 110 North Sunset Boulevard, stating Andrew Craig Forrester DOB:11-28-1988 was in the store and he wasn’t suppose to be. Earlier in the day Sergeant Stemper #102 explained to Andrew that he wasn’t allowed at Kwik Trip and he would be arrested for trespassing if he returned, see ICR:152604 for full account. When I arrived I observed Andrew sitting in the dinning section of the store in the Southwest corner. Sergant Stemper confronted Andrew about being in the store, but Andrew claimed he miss heard him and thought he was allowed in Kwik Trip until his court appearance. At this time I placed Andrew under arrest for trespassing.…
On Wednesday, October 26/2016, at about 1755, I Officer C. Montenegro (#1609) while on duty in the east control tower at Shawshank Prison, I saw an unidentified inmate enter the laundry room. That inmate was later identified as Dufresne (37927/E112). I saw two other unidentified inmates come from behind the laundry barrel; one inmate was later identified as Boggs (31804/B234). The second inmate, was later identified as Conroy (31428/B234). I saw that Dufresne took a step back with a startled look on his face so I used my radio to call in a possible Code Yellow (inmates fighting).…
On 02/23/17, at approximately 2050 hours, I was conducting security walks at Durango Jail, located at 3225 W. Gibson Lane, Phoenix AZ 85009 in D-4, C Pod. During my security walk, Inmate Balog, Tibor T341787 informed me that while exiting his bunk, he became dizzy/light headed and hit his head on the bunk next to his. Inmate Balog had blood in his left ear. Medical staff was notified. At approximately 2100 hours, Inmate Balog was escorted to Durango Medical Clinic.…
On 05-04-2017, at approximately 1740 hours, Sergeant Chris Phillips received information from officers with the Arkansas Probation and Parole that a wanted subject, Jeremy Adams, was at a business located…
On 10/25/17, at 1900 hours, in Durango 8 located at 3225 W. Gibson Ln Phoenix AZ 85009, Inmate Rubio, Daniel T391297 informed Officer Mossman B3777 that he was the victim of an alleged PREA violation while he was housed in Durango 9. Officer Mossman immediately removed Inmate Rubio from the housing unit for his safety and notified a supervisor. Inmate Rubio was taken to the Durango Medical Clinic by Officer Encinas B3226 where he was evaluated by RN Anthony 1247H. Inmate Rubio was cleared to be re housed at 1922 hours. A Mental Health appointment was scheduled for Inmate Rubio. Inmate Rubio was offered Administrative Restrictive Housing, but refused.…
Subject was received into the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitations (CDCR) on February 16, 2000 for burglary in the 1st as a third striker. Subject arrived at CCI on July 7, 2015. Subject will be housed in Administrative Segregation Unit (ASU) placement in Facility A Housing Unit 6 cell B 106L, for self-expressed safety concerns. Subject explained that he was assigned as a porter in Facility A Housing Unit 3, and that Officer Lopez caught him with a kite/note that he was supposed to take to Inmate with the aka of “Black” in A section cell 106.…
The Eastern State Penitentiary is a prison located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that has long been seen as haunted. The Eastern State Penitentiary is well known for its long and brutal history. The paranormal activity is also a very big factor why this prison is so well known. Also the attractions and publicity that they have gotten from various television shows and the attractions that they provide at the prison.…
Mentally Ill Prisoners South Carolina mental health state hospital had to close their doors due to limited funding in the state budget to keep the facility open. As a result, some of the patients were transitioned into a short term area mental health hospital and they were later released into the communities. Some of the patients did poorly when transitioned into the communities and were later found to be trouble with the judicial system. They would go out and commit crimes such as trespassing, public intoxication, or robbing the thrift store.…
Solitary confinement is defined as a form of imprisonment where an inmate is separated from other inmates and/ or human contact for over 20 hours a day for days, weeks, months, or even years. This practice has been used widely throughout the United States for many decades in an effort to separate highly dangerous inmates from causing harm to other inmates or themselves. Whether or not solitary confinement is useful in the prison system is up for debate but the effects it leaves on the inmates is a concern for many states. By taking a look at what solitary confinement is, examining the phycological effects of the imprisonment, and discussing the legality of the punishment we may be able to draw a better conclusion on whether or not this practice should still be used in the modern day prison system. Solitary confinement can be described as a form of punishment in a prison system where inmates are sent to a private room with no windows and no outside contact with other humans or inmates except prison guards.…
This incident made Mark feel as if he had no control or say in the situation unless he wanted to face the punishments of his superiors. This feeling can lead to ex-offenders having difficulties reintegrating into society such as having “difficulty in accessing the self-motivation required for free world life” or the feeling that they do not have any control of their life, especially for someone like them who is looked upon by society (Chesla & Marlow, 2009). As an inmate resides within correctional facility walls, aggression is prone to develop in order to adapt to prison life. Mathew, a 44 year old African American became an aggressor because that was his only way to be respected by others in the facility.…
Solitary Confinement is a type of imprisonment that's widely used in the United States. In fact, the United States holds more prisoners in solitary confinement than any other democratic nation in the world (Johnson and Chappell). The practice puts certain prisoners into cells where they are completely isolated from other people (Dictionary.com). It grew popular in the United States around the 1990s, but it began in the 1800s (Sullivan). It started in the US in 1829 in Philadelphia (Sullivan).…
The mission and purpose of House Bill 790 is to “establish uniform guidelines and procedures for the use of solitary confinement for minor offenders” (Solitary Confinement in Prisons, 2017). House Bill 790 possess many goals. One of the goals that House Bill 790 upholds is to avoid minors enduring the harmful mental and physical effects of being in solitary confinement for an extensive time frame (Solitary Confinement in Prisons, 2017). Another goal that House Bill 790 is obtaining to accomplish is for the use of solitary confinement to not be used for the purposes of chastisement, coercion, or vengeance by staff (Solitary Confinement in Prisons, 2017). Lastly, House Bill 790 is aiming for solitary confinement to not be used before other less…
Solitary confinement plays an important role in keeping prison guards and other inmates safe. If an inmate is placed in solitary confinement they most likely did something wrong or disrespectful to the prison, the prison guards or the other inmates. An inmate can also end up in solitary confinement if they are at risk of being injured by another inmate, keeping them separate and isolated keeps them safe. The practice of solitary confinement helps the inmate understand that their choices have consequences and if they behave and follow the rules they can prevent being punished. Others believe that solitary confinement is inhumane.…
Abusive Justice Is prison made specifically for African American men now a days? Maybe it 's because there are so many that go to prison on a daily basis. It’s become a stereotype for African American males, the fact that they have dropped out of school makes it even worse. They become bored and need things to do to occupy themselves throughout the day. Depending on the crowd that they are associated with, is going to influence them the most.…
Throughout the United States overcrowding in correctional facilities has posed a universal violation of Human Rights in offender’s health and security. The United States Criminal Justice System and Human Rights Violations are recognized within the United Nations Charter- UNODC United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime violate article 1 & 5 and article 7 & 10 (1) of the ICCPR and of the 8th amendment Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman, degrading Treatment or Punishment “Considering the obligation of the States under the Charter, Article 55, the convention against Torture and Other Cruel human or Degrading Treatment or Punishment is to promote universal respect for, and observance of, human rights and fundamental freedoms or Punishment” . The SMR-…