Following the death of a corrections officer, the CIIC conducted an investigation into allegations of inmate abuse by prison staff.
Members of the CIIC visited the prison six days after Corrections Officer Andrew Lansing was killed. The group was informed of allegations of inmate abuse by corrections staff through social media, CIIC members' constituent cases, and questions from interested parties and media. The CIIC identified the specific inmates, went to their cells, asked them to remove their shirt, turn around, and show their hands, wrists and face up close.
The statement continued, 'Below are the specific allegations and outcomes.' Outcome 1: No visible signs of abuse. Walking and moving normally. Claimed no pain in leg. Outcome 2: No visible signs of abuse. Stated he was roughed up by staff. Outcome 3: No visible signs of abuse. Stated the cell search was aggressive and he was now fine. Outcome 4: No visible signs of abuse. Had nickel sized bruise on left abdomen. Strip searches are allowed by policy. Outcome 5: No visible signs of abuse. Stated he was body slammed by officers. The three-page statement did not indicate how much time had elapsed between the alleged abuse and Tuesday's CIIC visit
INMATE ABUSE PRISON INVESTIGATION CIIC CORRECTIONS OFFICER ALLEGATIONS
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