What if Lt. Floyd’s request was granted? Correctional officer killed in riot had earlier asked that several inmates be transferred
WILMINGTON — An independent review of the February inmate uprising at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center that left Lt. Steven Floyd dead concludes the riot may never have happened if a request by the slain correctional officer to transfer “over five” inmates hadn’t been ignored.
The results of the monthslong review of February’s uprising was released on Friday.
The review states:
“The incident that began on Feb. 1, would have likely occurred at some point somewhere within the JTVCC.
“However, the mix of inmates flowing down from maximum to medium security and inmates flowing up from medium towards maximum security in the C-Building and the circumstances giving rise to that mix, as more specifically set forth in the body of the report, hastened the inevitable.
With every tragedy there is a boat load of "what ifs". History cannot be changed with speculation. "What ifs" often cause more hurt and grief, but it could also prevent future tragedies from occurring.
Ok so I've read this review by the DOC task force. Did I miss something. They blame it all on poor administrative issues. What about the conduct of the prisoners. No mention of how inmates are able to get away with inappropriate behavior. No mention of changes in how prisoners are handled, transferred or disciplined? No rethinking of what corrections officials should be requiring of the prisoners. I understand there is a shortage of corrections officers. So in the meantime tighten up the ship a little will you. Another state run agency under democratic rule. You do the math.
ECI in Westover is experiencing the same circumstances that lead up to this type of incident. Makes no difference who the governor is, corrections officers are considered to be disposable. The administration is more of a concern than the inmates are. Policy changes made by people appointed to positions and they've never worked in a correctional facility. The DOC has always been reactive not proactive. So sadly to say, until someone else dies, nothing will change. Retired CO.
Sad. Because like most jobs the workers who are in the trenches, usually are disregarded and unheard, when their input and guidance should be regarded and used.
With every tragedy there is a boat load of "what ifs". History cannot be changed with speculation. "What ifs" often cause more hurt and grief, but it could also prevent future tragedies from occurring.
ReplyDeleteOk so I've read this review by the DOC task force. Did I miss something. They blame it all on poor administrative issues. What about the conduct of the prisoners. No mention of how inmates are able to get away with inappropriate behavior. No mention of changes in how prisoners are handled, transferred or disciplined? No rethinking of what corrections officials should be requiring of the prisoners. I understand there is a shortage of corrections officers. So in the meantime tighten up the ship a little will you. Another state run agency under democratic rule. You do the math.
ReplyDeleteECI in Westover is experiencing the same circumstances that lead up to this type of incident. Makes no difference who the governor is, corrections officers are considered to be disposable. The administration is more of a concern than the inmates are. Policy changes made by people appointed to positions and they've never worked in a correctional facility. The DOC has always been reactive not proactive. So sadly to say, until someone else dies, nothing will change. Retired CO.
ReplyDeleteMaybe his request is why they chose to kill him, and not the other guards. He was a threat to their security and way of life.
ReplyDeleteSad. Because like most jobs the workers who are in the trenches, usually are disregarded and unheard, when their input and guidance should be regarded and used.
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