An investigation at the Tennessee Prison for Women revealed mandatory positions going unstaffed, medication not given out in a timely manner and officers allowing high security inmates to have contact when they should not.
The problems mean the top three wardens at the Nashville facility were demoted or retired, and the investigation led to the removal of at least two health administrators, said Tennessee Department of Correction Commissioner Tony Parker.
“The work associated with our department is not easy and directly effects public safety. We will continue to monitor all aspects of our operations and build on our accomplishments and take corrective action when necessary to address areas of non-compliance,” Parker said in a statement Thursday afternoon.
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