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Dereliction of Duty
As an extreme component of creating extreme conditions for inmates, dereliction of duty is the most direct. When officers intentionally engage in conduct that causes direct harm such as failing to ensure everyone has access to food, health care, protection, wellness, and an environment conducive to rehabilitation they are directly causing hunger, starvation, illness, and …
Statement on Use of Inmate Security Officers
Official Statement from Georgia Prisoners’ Speak on the Use of Incarcerated Individuals for Staff Security Functions in Georgia Prisons Recent testimonies from various state prisons in Georgia, including Dooly State Prison, Smith State Prison, and Valdosta State Prison, have exposed a troubling practice where correctional officers recruit and utilize incarcerated individuals to perform staff security …
Understaffed & Overweight
While this scene may appear tranquil, it masks a dangerous reality. In an emergency, this dorm could quickly become a death trap. It’s increasingly common for officers to be absent for hours, leaving no one to respond to crises. With no emergency call buttons available, inmates are left helpless, further enabling gangs to maintain control. …