by Editor | Nov 15, 2021 | front page, Infrastructure
(This story by Jimmy Jenkins in conjunction with The Marshall Project. Get updates on the trial through The Marshall Project on Facebook or Twitter) This trial pits Arizona DOC against its prisoners, who argue that the medical services they receive are so poor, they...
by Editor | Nov 15, 2021 | front page, Health
(Read Jimmy Jenkins complete article in the Arizona Republic) This RN with 30 years experience, worked predominantly in the DOC Alhambra unit which serves as intake for men’s prisons. In this instance in 2020, Nurse Bordan was asked to document a return from...
by Editor | Nov 15, 2021 | front page, Health, Infrastructure
An RN source alerted us to this story. According to her, this serious bacterial disease is prevalent in prisons….at least AZ prisons. This virulent strain of bacteria is, according to the Merck manual, is the cause of gastritis and ulcers. Long-term infection...
by Editor | Oct 16, 2021 | front page, Infrastructure
We have a report that Complex kitchen failed every test administered by the department. What horrified them the most was the rat infestation and their excrement in the inmate’s food. According to the inmate workers, that had been happening for years, but Trinity...
by Editor | Oct 4, 2021 | front page, Infrastructure
Read the full version of this excellent article by Jimmy Jenkins, Arizona Republic 9-21-21.—Ed.) SB 1310 offers early release for low-level drug offenses and drug paraphernalia. To take advantage of this, a prisoner must complete a programming class. Courtney...
by Editor | Sep 17, 2021 | front page, Infrastructure
All units report staffing at a record low point. Graveyard shift officers are forced to stay for day duty. Retired personnel begged to return. Parole officers bribed with overtime pay to work weekends and nights. All reports point to PERRYVILLE BARELY...
