May 14, 2009
Today, the Manzanita unit awoke to a complex-wide lock-down. Within minutes we orangemen had the story. Whether the details are accurate, only two orangemen involved know for sure.
Around 8:30 pm last night (inmate headcount) guards noticed that two inmates were missing from the Cimmaron unit, a High Medium Unit located inside the Tucson Prison complexes' perimeter fence. Ironically, for this reason, AZ's sex offenders, murderers, violent offenders, etc. are supposed to be kept behind no less than two security fences, such as inside the complex. VERY SMART.
Hours later, the pair was found hiding out in a ditch. Still inside the complexes' perimeter. Due to the large size of the complex, with its open fields, marsh-like swaths of land and its own wildlife, including water fowl, I suspect they thought they'd escaped. LOL
Last I heard, Former Manzanita Deputy Warden Bradley was now at Cimmaron unit replacing Manzanita unit's current Deputy Warden after fatally violent incidents occured there.
Manzanita unit, despite not being inside the complexes' perimeter fence, has 300 plus medium securitys, including sex offenders, murderers, lifers, etc., being housed with 80 plus minimum security, non-violent or dangerous short-timers, including myself.
Apparently, based on statements by Manzanita staff and Director Ryan made to me and other minimums here, this breach of inmate and public safety is former Director Schriro's doing and due to budgetary reason is not likely to be remedied.
*NOTICE TO PUBLIC*
Manzanita unit administrators, Tucson Complex administrators, and ADOC Central Office top administrators have been formally and informally informed of what's going on here. For months now they have all failed to act, with deliberate indifference.
Arizona Civil Liberties Union Legal Director, Daniel Pochoda, is apprised of the situation here too.
Who is responsible for insuring public and inmate safety??
2 days ago
4 comments:
Ironically, I sent this e-mail just last week see my blog entry for the entire email
http://azprisonwivesclub.blogspot.com/2009/05/e-mail-to-warden-and-constituant-for.html
Here is his response:
Mrs. M
I can assure you every grievance received is processed according to our policy. You are correct in that I have received numerous grievances concerning minimum custody inmates housing with medium custody inmates. Department order 704.08 1.2.1 states minimum and medium custody inmates are housed in congregate settings such as dormitories and tents but may also be housed in cells designed for double bunking. I understand your security concerns however our policy allows medium and minimum custody inmates to house together. We are in the process of making changes in which the minimum custody inmates will be allowed freedom of movement to and from the recreation field. We were also advised our minimum custody inmates will now have employment opportunities off site creating up to fifty more jobs. As Deputy Warden of Manzanita Unit I am well aware of the complaints the minimum custody inmates have about being housed with medium custody inmates. We are in the process of making changes to better accommodate our minimum custody population.
Armando Aguilar, Deputy Warden
ASPC-Tucson, Manzanita Unit
520-574-0024 ext. 37400
I have yet to respond to this...I will believe it when I see it!
Have you seen on the news about the deaths at the women's prison?
Shaun Attwood
Words without action mean nothing. Abuse must not be tolerated for prisoners do have certain inalienable rights. Prisons need overhauling from top to bottom.
I've seen some interesting stuff at Manzanita....complex in general. Sad situation when the state can't afford to house everyone they insist on locking up. Mind you, some i/m's belong there forevermore, but some cases? It's ridiculous my tax dollars are paying to house and feed people who made a mistake and need community support and to face their own issues, not be caged...
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