MUST READ!!! EXEC ANNOUNCES JACKSON COUNTY PRISON TASK FORCE AMID FBI INVESTIGATION OF INMATE ABUSE!!!
TKC NOTE: Here's what the county seyz after word of an FBI investigation of repeated abuses . . .
Jackson County Executive Announces Task Force to Review Detention Center Policies
AUGUST 24, 2015 (KANSAS CITY, MO) – At a press conference held Monday afternoon, Jackson County Executive Mike Sanders announced the formation of a Department of Corrections Task Force to look into policies and procedures at the Jackson County Detention Center.
“Today, the Acting Director of Corrections, Joe Piccinini, and I briefed the County Legislature on several incidents involving the possible use of excessive force by corrections officers,” said Sanders. “We laid out a two-step plan to both invite a federal investigation, and to launch a pro-active independent review of jail policies and procedures.”
The independent task force will be comprised of several strong community and law enforcement leaders led by Kansas City Police Commissioner Alvin Brooks, and including former Commissioner Lisa Pelofsky; UMKC Law Professor Bill Eckhardt; and Mattie Rhodes Center President and CEO John Fierro.
“Jackson County’s Detention Center is a critical regional asset,” said Brooks. “I welcome the County Executive’s commitment to make sure the county is doing all they can to make their operations as sound as possible.”
The task force will review and make recommendations related to detainee housing; access to mental health and other services; employee retention and training; and other issues related to detainee and staff welfare, including conditions at the facility. The task force is charged with presenting its findings and recommendations to the County Executive and County Legislature on or before November 2, 2015.
The County Executive asked corrections staff to alert both state and federal investigators when learning of possible excessive use of force incidents at the jail.
“We know of four incidents from May to July, involving four employees, that were found after an internal investigation, said Piccinini. “All employees involved no longer work for the county.”
“We are fortunate to have the FBI helping with an investigation at the Detention Center,” said Sanders. “At the same time we want to be sure we do everything we can internally, and through the task force, make sure our focus is where it should be.”
Task Force Members
Alvin Brooks
President - Kansas City Board of Police Commissioners, former Kansas City Council member, founder of Ad Hoc Group Against Crime, community leader
Lisa Pelofsky
Former President - Kansas City Board of Police Commissioners, former member Jackson County Board of Domestic Violence Shelters, Chief Executive Officer – Pelofsky & Associates, community volunteer
William G. Eckhardt
Professor of Law and Ethics – University of Missouri-Kansas City, retired United States Army Colonel – Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps
John Fierro
President & CEO – Mattie Rhodes Center, community volunteer
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Got to hand it to Sanders, he doesn't sit around and debate things to death like at City Hall. He sees a problem and acts quickly.
ReplyDeleteSo THAT'S your big FBI-at-the-Jackson-County story? A bunch of nonsense at the local nigger hostel?
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You're not going to blog on the giant missive about Sprint's CEO in today's Czar? I've never seen such a blatant puff piece in a metro daily before. If you want to read a metaphorical blow job in the newspaper, look no further in Monday's Star.
ReplyDeleteJust end it already, Tony. Tear dead media into shreds with an equal missive.
I hear it's about prison rape. Did you know 85% of prison rapes have nigjigs as the perpetrators? I support mandatory castration for prison rapists. Can you imagine a muh-dik nigger without its dick to play with??? Also it would have the added benefit of preventing about 16 more niglets from being hatched after the nigger is released from Jiggaboo U.
ReplyDeleteWe do it to our dogs and cats, why not our apes
Yep! Throw your staff under the bus, get your fat face in front of the press and leave the impression of unjustified guilt before the truth is told. Welcome to Missouri where even changing your jock strap becomes a political issue. Note how the entire bunch appears to be a crew of well known political hacks rather than having professionals from Federal Corrections actually coming to town to assist. This isn't about improving anything. This has got pandering libtard witch hunt written all over it.
ReplyDeleteWhy did no one ask why the FBI wasn't at this press conference?
ReplyDelete5:04 this is nothing new at JCCC; been happening the entire time Sanders has been in office.
ReplyDeleteHe's not some vanguard for humanity here; he's tucking tail behind the FBI probably because a 1983 lawsuit has passed prelim. motions to dismiss and he's a likely defendant.
When that happens to a politico its cut and run time and to hell with everyone else.
Good for Sanders.
ReplyDeleteJohn Fierro can't tell anyone anything, except how to lose. This little dweeb is clueless and shouldn't be on anything. What a waste of skin...
ReplyDelete5:30 PM So they put an ugly Dyke on the task force.
ReplyDeleteI am pretty sure that Alvin Brooks is dead? However, when he served on KCMO PD he had a reputation for beating prisoners during interrogations.
ReplyDeleteA black, A lezbo, A Bean-Eater and an Old White Guy. NOW THERE IS A TASK FORCE FORMED ON THE MERITS IN ORDER TO GET TO INVESTIGATE THE PROBLEM!
ReplyDeleteBull Shit.
This is a cover up just like Skippy's wig.
ReplyDeleteThe members of that task force are wanna-be political types who do not mind being used. That is just pathetic.
ReplyDeleteMike and Kelvin have dumped trash sent over from Freedom Inc. into the administration of the jail for years. This was bound to happen.
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ReplyDeleteBecause this is a lame attempt by Sanders to get people to forget that this is the second time this Summer that the FBI has openned and investigation into his administration. Read what Cathy Jolly told The Pitch about Brittany. Two Strikes Mike.
I am sure that the first two comments were posted by Sander's PR guy.
ReplyDeleteIf the guards who supposedly did this no longer work for the county, why would Sanders launch a "task force" now? That makes no sense. If they are gone, it is over.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a lot of whitewash designed to reduce the severity of litigation we are yet to hear about.
ReplyDeleteI'd say 7:22 is probably very correct
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ReplyDeleteSupport your conclusions 100%. Investigation of Freedom, Inc. is long overdue.
If this is all the FBI was investigating then they have once again proven themselves completely worthless. I like the theories above that state this is just a clever ruse the county executive has created.
ReplyDeleteKind of like the old shifty shuffle. Hey FBI look over here at the jail; nothing to see over there at the courthouse.
ReplyDeleteThey all work for the same system. If you don't prosecute you don't get invited to the judges Christmas parties
ReplyDeleteAlvin Brooks is a cop who pretends to be an advocate.
ReplyDeleteJackson county is a cluster F***, mike is a idiot and his half wit troll Calvin is the worse. A couple summers a go Calvin hired a intern for the IT department. The intern was in his mid to late 30s and had spent 8 years in prison for bank robbery!!! Calvin got around this kid doing a background check. But since he was in IT he access to more areas than most employees!!! Calvin hired one of his AA buddies to be IT director, he was there a year and only had IT experience in that he sold software? Well all that dip did was re organize the department. Not even a year later they are doing another
ReplyDeleteWow I thought no one knew about that! Here more info on Gary's arrest http://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-10th-circuit/1281540.html
DeleteOh that kid was ok cuz he is Lisa Hohn's brother inlaw
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