There have been at least 107 Texas Department of Criminal Justice employees dismissed with cause so far this year.
After the state locked down prisons earlier this year to search for contraband, 13 Investigates is learning more about how often staff have been fired for bringing illegal substances into the facilities.
RELATED: 16 inmate-on-inmate homicides this year in Texas prisons prompts systemwide lockdown, TDCJ says The dismissal forms we received also show two corrections officers were fired for refusing to be searched during the lockdown and four others were fired for violation of rules that could have allowed for the spread of contraband. For example, one corrections officer intentionally let inmates roam freely and another allowed inmates out during a lockdown."Employees found breaking policies or the law are held accountable through the disciplinary process and prosecution, when warranted.
In addition to the employees fired for contraband-related violations, the state dismissed employees for other reasons. So far this year, through mid-September, there have been at least 107 TDCJ employees dismissed with cause.
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