West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice approved the recommended firings of all correctional officer cadets who participated in a Nazi salute during a class photo, as well as the firing of an academy staff member who failed to report the content of the picture:
USA TODAYWest Virginia Gov. Jim Justice on Monday approved the recommended firings of all correctional officer cadets who participated in a Nazi salute during a class photo, as well as the firing of an academy staff member who failed to report the content of the picture.
The photo shows the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation Basic Training Class #18, from October and November, giving a straight-arm salute. The photo also has a line of text that reads,"Hail Byrd," a reference to an"Instructor Byrd," according to the investigation.
The investigation into the photo included 58 interviews and determined that the gesture was done with instructor Karrie Byrd's knowledge and the"Hail Byrd" photo was taken"by and at the direction of Instructor Byrd." The summary of the investigation was sent to Sandy by Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation Commissioner Betsy Jividen. Sandy then sent his recommendations to Justice."This event has saddened, disappointed and embarrassed DCR leadership and membership, and we deeply regret the incident," Jividen wrote to Sandy."We have engaged with faith leaders and anti-defamation to enhance and enrich our training opportunities in order to guard against future incidents such as this one.
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