CJ 510 Module 8 Memorandum

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MEMORANDUM To: Michael Beshears From: Kari Price Date: 8/27/2023 Re: CJ 510, Module Eight Memorandum I. INTRODUCTION The Baltimore jail has suffered serious setbacks due to the unethical behaviors of corrections officers. 13 female guards helped members of the Black Guerrilla Family smuggle cellphones drugs and other contraband into the facility (Pollock, 2022). At least four of these guards also committed sexual assault as evidenced by their pregnancy by one of the inmates (Wagner, 2013). Now, additional charges have been filed against another correctional officer who allegedly worked with a civilian and an inmate to smuggle oxycodone into the facility. I have been asked to analyze the situation and make suggestions that would improve the moral and ethical decision making of employees. II. MAIN SUBJECT MATTER OF MEMO The issue I see in this department is that the staff was vulnerable to corruption. This creates problems when the staff feel underappreciated, and they feel that unethical behaviors have become the normal operating procedure. It can also create potential corruption when a manipulative inmate is allowed time alone with correctional staff. The standard operating procedures in the facility need to be revisited to prevent future illegal activities by the staff and administrators. This issue affects the organization as a whole and affects the community perception of the facility. The organization's employees may feel the need to take part in the corruption to avoid retaliation. Other employees may see the corruption and feel resentful because they are doing their jobs well while others are taking advantage of their positions. Inappropriate relationships, either sexual or non-sexual, can create cliques and factions among employees (Worley et al., 2010). They also make the workplace less professional. These relationships are a source of embarrassment to other correctional officers. Community perception is also affected. The community sees stories of corruption and tends to think that all correctional officers are corrupt. Taxpayers are also the ones who end up paying restitution if a lawsuit is filed. Several things must be done to solve this issue. Supervisors should be more visible on the units. If supervisors are present on the floor, then it is less likely staff will risk being caught (Worley et al., 2010). Officers need to be rotated frequently. Officers

who are rotated are less likely to be coerced into illegal behaviors. Cross gender supervision should be eliminated if possible. Sexual assaults between same sex offenders and guards are rare. If this is not feasible then there should always be at least two guards with an offender of the opposite sex. Tobacco is the number one item that is brought into the prison system illegally (Worley et al., 2010). It is also a legal substance. Jails and prisons should allow inmates to smoke in designated areas. This could be an income source for the facility and would cut down on contraband. Staff training in how to spot manipulation could be helpful. Video cameras in all areas of the unit would help as well. A livable wage and regular raises will help because officers will not have to supplement their incomes with illegal gains. Psychological testing of all employees is recommended (Worley et al., 2010). Creating a national database of all corrections officers who have engaged in corrupt practices is recommended by Pollock (2022). Lastly, a clear and concise code of ethics will help to guide correction staff if questions arise. References Pollock, J.M. (2022). Ethical Dilemmas and Decisions in Criminal Justice (11 th Edition) Cengage Limited. Worley, R., Tewksbury, R., Frantzen, D. (2010). Preventing fatal attractions: Lessons learned from inmate boundary violators in a southern penitentiary system. Criminal Justice Studies, 23(4), 347-360

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