What rights do incarcerated people not?

Although prisoners do not have full constitutional rights, they are protected by the Eighth Amendment’s prohibition against cruel and unusual punishment. Prisoners also have rights to speech and religion, to the extent these rights do not interfere with their status as inmates.

Do correctional officers abuse their power?

A report released in July 2018 by California’s Office of the Inspector General (OIG) found that with respect to use of force incidents reported by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), guards abused their authority by misusing force about half the time.

What is the role of a corrections officer?

When corrections officers accept their posts in the City of New York Department of Corrections they are accepting responsibility to protect inmates, regardless of their like or dislike of particular prisoners; each inmate is to be treated equally and fairly.

Do you have a lawsuit for abuse of power by corrections officers?

Abuse of power by corrections officers is unacceptable. If you or a family member suffered unlawful harm or treatment from a corrections officer, contact a personal injury lawyer to discuss possible legal claims.

Is being a correctional officer dangerous?

This is one of the most brutal and dangerous beats on the planet. However, this doesn’t mean even the best of corrections officers aren’t prone to a few mistakes, but unlike many other professions, a mistake made inside a correctional facility could cost someone their career or worse yet, their life.

Do correctional officers take time to observe inmates during security checks?

One mistake I frequently witness within a correctional facility is officers aren’t taking the time to observe inmates during their security checks. Instead, some officers will just walk past locations without ever looking at the inmates. Whether you’re in charge of four or 104 inmates, we need to ensure each one is alive during every check.