4 of the Massachusetts 5 jail guards harm Wednesday night time at Souza-Baranowski Correctional Heart have been launched from the hospital.
A fifth correction officer remains to be being handled at a hospital for non-life-threatening accidents, in line with an replace from round midday on Thursday from the Government Workplace of Public Security and Safety.
Shawn Jenkins, the interim commissioner of the Massachusetts Division of Corrections, mentioned in an announcement that he’s “deeply concerned about the incident.”
“Our correction officers perform an essential and difficult job. Their safety is our top priority,” he wrote within the assertion. “My thoughts are with the officers and their families at this time and the Department offers our full support to the officers as they recover from their injuries.
“Violence against DOC staff is unacceptable, and we will take the steps necessary to ensure those responsible are held accountable under the law. Our Department will also conduct a thorough security assessment and review of protocols to ensure the safety and security of all who work and live at our facilities,” he added.
The DOC is responding with “a comprehensive investigation” alongside the Worcester County District Lawyer’s workplace, the division mentioned, in addition to “a full security assessment.” The prisoners they are saying had been concerned have been transferred to different prisons.
The DOC heard at round 6:20 p.m. Wednesday that a number of correction officers had been injured contained in the maximum-security Souza Baranowski Correctional Heart in Shirley. In all, 5 officers had been injured: two affected by stab wounds and three extra injured ultimately — authorities haven’t disclosed what different accidents — whereas responding to the fracas.
The correction officers’ union reported that 38 “homemade sharpened weapons” that are generally known as “shivs,” had been discovered contained in the jail final month, the Herald reported, and have known as for enhanced security measures.
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