Summary
The Idaho Department of Correction moves inmates from Texas jail after suicide investigation reveals concerns.
Story Published: Dec 30, 2007 at 1:37 PM PST
Story Updated: Dec 30, 2007 at 1:37 PM PST
IDOC said it decided to remove all its inmates from the Dickens County facility after an investigation into the March 4, 2007, suicide of an Idaho inmate. The investigation revealed a number of concerns, including the physical condition of the facility and the level of professionalism of the Dickens County staff.
An IDOC deputy warden and an IDOC contract monitor will remain with the 55 inmates while they are at the Bill Clayton Detention Center to make sure that IDOC standards are being met. IDOC representatives also are calling inmates’ families and briefing them on the move.