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25.01.2022 Overheard on the Correctional Officer streets:- Appears there is one certain governor (in charge of a large correctional centre not far from the statue of the big Merino sheep) that just couldn't get into the spirit of the NSW Correction's Remembrance Day. He apparently didn't attend the remembrance ceremony and, in contrast to every other correctional centre in the state, refused to allow the staff a Bar-B-Q. Supplied biscuits instead. ... Refused the family (4 people) of their fallen colleague (died on duty) this year, the opportunity to attend but permitted a person from Nowra to attend. Incidentally, no social distancing was requested of staff. Appears he used the COVID restrictions as an excuse for some of his decisions. Bit hard to accept given no other centre had an issue and inmate contact visits recommence tomorrow. Poor form sir, very poor form...
24.01.2022 Should have been executed... TLG _________________________________________________... Peter Sutcliffe, Yorkshire Ripper, dies aged 74 (UK) Peter Sutcliffe, the serial killer known as the Yorkshire Ripper, has died in hospital, a Prison Service spokesman said. Sutcliffe, 74, was serving 20 life terms at Frankland prison in County Durham for murdering 13 women and attempting to kill seven more in the late 1970s. A Prison Service spokesman said: HMP Frankland prisoner Peter Coonan (born Sutcliffe) died in hospital on November 13. The Prisons and Probation Ombudsman has been informed. It is understood that Sutcliffe died at University hospital of North Durham, 3 miles from the prison, after being sent there with Covid-19. He was in ill-health, was obese and had diabetes, but reportedly refused treatment. His admission to the hospital came two weeks after he had been treated there for a suspected heart attack. Boris Johnson’s official spokesman said it was right that Sutcliffe had died behind bars. He said: The prime minister’s thoughts today are with those who lost their lives, the survivors and with the families and the friends of Sutcliffe’s victims. Brian Booth, the chairman of the West Yorkshire Police Federation, said: The monster who murdered so many innocent women in and around West Yorkshire should rot in hell. He is the very reason most people step to the plate and become police officers to protect our communities from people like him. Sutcliffe used hammers and screwdrivers to murder his victims over a five-year period, between 1975 and 1980. He targeted women from all walks of life the youngest was 16, the oldest 42 sparking a reign of terror that meant no woman in the region felt safe. In some areas, police warned women not to go out alone at night. https://www.theguardian.com//yorkshire-ripper-peter-sutcli
24.01.2022 Talent Pool - Casual Correctional Officer - Dubbo Court NSW Department of Communities and Justice https://www.seek.com.au/job/50947822?type=standard
23.01.2022 Lithgow Correctional Centre inmate talks about finding pride in work in industry Lithgow Correctional Centre inmates have made more than 8000 tea towels for local business Mount Vic and Me. Mount Vic and Me is a quirky design business known for its pop art tea towels and colourful cushions which are sold globally.... Mt Victoria resident Kara Cooper's business grew at such a rapid rate this year that she found herself looking for somewhere that could handle her demand for manufacturing. Most of the products sold by Mount Vic and Me are handmade and hand packaged but Kara couldn't find anyone to keep up with her demand. "I couldn't make them myself or get anyone that works with me to do it because the quantity was just too much," she said. It was very important to Kara that she kept production local as a Made in Australia accredited business. Kara said she was extremely happy with how the partnership has gone. "The quality of the products is amazing and the standard is really high," she said. "They are really beautiful, and if the inmates notice a mark or the material isn't good then they put tape on it and I can check it. If it isn't good then I can find some other use for it." Lithgow Correctional Services Industries deliver an average of 300 tea towels a week. "No one else could keep up to the demand like they could and not at this quality," she said. While Kara supplies the fabric, the inmates cut, sew, fold and package the tea towels and cushions for sale. "For me it's as much about watching my business grow, as it's a commitment to rehabilitation," she said. "I hope this partnership has helped inmates develop valuable skills they can use when they're released. "The inmates have incredible attention to detail and care for the products, they are always so proud to show me the work they're doing." One Lithgow Correctional Centre inmate who looks after orders said that working in industry helped the day go quicker. It gives me a sense of purpose and I try to make it the best quality I can. Lithgow Correctional Centre inmate "Coming in to work makes the days and months go quicker," he said. "It also helps give us skills so if we wanted to go to TAFE and try and get a job later on we can." A correctional officer said that the inmates would often tell her they had been to places on the tea towel. "They like the colours and the designs on the tea towels and often point out places they have been," she said. CSNSW Governor Mick Green said he was a big advocate for Correctional Services Industries. (Cont) https://www.lithgowmercury.com.au//mt-vic-business-teams/
21.01.2022 Victorian correctional officer crosses the line. Introducing contraband. Alleged to have brought in tobacco, tobacco papers and an ice pipe. AND that's worth your job?
20.01.2022 Ex-drug smuggler Simone Starr finds love with former prison guard It’s an unlikely story of redemption a former Penthouse Pet and international drug trafficker has found love and a new life with a female prison guard. Simone Starr led a glamorous, fast-paced life as a budding model and rare female figure in Sydney’s underworld in the late 1990s and early 2000s....Continue reading
20.01.2022 Female inmates in Alice Springs jail face overcrowding, basic hygiene issues: Ombudsman’s report (NT) WOMEN prisoners in Alice Springs Correctional Centre continue to face overcrowded conditions and problems with basic clothing and hygiene, according to the latest Ombudsmen report tabled in parliament. The 2019-20 Ombudsman’s report, Women in Prison II, revisited the issues female inmates faced in the prison. It found the inmates had limited access to education, employment an...Continue reading
20.01.2022 Mum finds shock message hidden in Aldi Special Buys product One mum got more than she bargained for when she opened up a Special Buys item at home, prompting a surprising discovery. An Aldi shopper got more than she bargained for after purchasing a pack of clothes pegs only to discover a secret message inside.... In the photo, posted to the Aldi Mums Facebook group and since deleted, a message had been written inside a packet of Hegs Pegs asking for the shopper to WRITE ME. Also included is the name of an inmate at Mobilong Prison in South Australia who news.com.au has chosen not to name. Are these packed by prisoners I wonder? People commenting on the post remarked that the inmate would now be getting thousands of pen pals and if only he knew how much attention he had from this. The department of corrective services said letter writing was beneficial to prisoners. DCS encourages prisoners to keep in contact with family and friends through ways such as letter writing, phone calls and visits, a spokesperson said. Prisoners who have regular contact often experience greater wellbeing in prison, cope better on release and are less likely to reoffend. DCS is proud to support production for local company Hegs Pegs. Hegs Pegs are an Australian made and owned company stocked by Woolworths, Coles, Big W, Mitre 10 and Harvey Norman as well as Aldi. The company also appeared on Shark Tank in 2015, with company director Steven Thompson telling news.com.au some of its packaging is made by South Australian Department of Corrective Services. I recently purchased the Hegs Pegs brand and our Australian-made pegs are made in various factories throughout Adelaide, Mr Thompson said in a statement. Some packaging does occur at the Department of Corrective Services under a rehabilitation programme. The ‘written note’ has been addressed and processes are in place to ensure this will not happen again. https://www.thechronicle.com.au//bfd0f2b442500aa5e595717b5
20.01.2022 Sri Lanka: Six die in prison riot over Covid panic At least six people have been killed and 52 injured after a prison riot in Sri Lanka which saw guards clash with inmates, officials have said. The inmates had launched protests amid a surge of coronavirus infections in the prisons, demanding early release on bail and better facilities.... Police spokesman Ajith Rohana said guards had "used force to control an unruly situation" in the Mahara prison. Around 1,000 cases have been reported from the country's overcrowded prisons. Media reports say prison guards had opened fire to contain the riot. Local news reports quoted residents who said they had seen a "massive fire" on the premises. Deputy Inspector Ajith Rohana told BBC Sinhala that the injured had been admitted to the local Ragama hospital. Mr Rohana added that a contingent of elite police commandos had been called to tighten security around the prison, and five police teams had also been deployed. This is the latest in a series of prison riots that have taken place in Sri Lanka in recent weeks, as the number of Covid-19 cases in jails continue to increase. In the capital Colombo, a group of protesters in Welikada launched a protest on the top of a prison roof asking that they be granted bail. https://au.news.yahoo.com/sri-lanka-six-die-prison-03083784
19.01.2022 The following is a link to the live funeral service of former Queensland Correctional Officer Ross Mareales. The service is to be conducted at 2.00pm, tomorrow, 06 January, 2021. As it is a graveside service with limited numbers the family has kindly offered to share the details.... https://kmsmith.com.au/funeral-notices/
19.01.2022 "Paddling from the Darkness" A group of NSW Correctional Officers paddled from Walgett to Burke to bring attention to PTSD and the effect depression and anxiety has on officers and their families. Well done!... (Reloaded)
17.01.2022 NSW Corrective Services Academy Student cap badge for sale on Gumtree. $150.00. https://www.gumtree.com.au//nsw-corrective-serv/1258523270
16.01.2022 Well, here we go for 2021/22 2021 April (Weekend to be determined) Ponto Falls Run 23km Camping Weekend... 2021 June (After Bre Big Fish, June Long weekend) Brewarrina to Bourke 205km 2022 August 22 Bourke to Wentworth 1400km 50 days on the Darling River Its about keeping that conversation going. Its ok to ask for help as you are not alone Come join us on this journey!! #teamblackdog #kayak2021 #kayak2022 #exerciseyourmood #staystrong
16.01.2022 Sent in by one of our members, Maybe an inmate at South Australia's Mobilong prison was looking for a penpal. Mobilong Prison is an Australian low and medium security prison for men located at Murray Bridge, South Australia. It has a capacity of 327 prisoners. Can anyone help? Are these pegs packed by inmates?... TLG
15.01.2022 What is bupe: Buprenorphine the addictive opioid being injected into NSW prisoners It is the addictive opioid sparking horrifying prison hostage situations and assaults as inmates demand access to what is described as a month-long high but Justice Health are actively injecting buprenorphine into close to 900 prisoners every month. Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network chief, Gary Forrest, revealed to NewsLocal a total of 888 inmates were currently receiving in...Continue reading
15.01.2022 Private prisons should not exist. There is no role for profiteering in the criminal justice system.
13.01.2022 If commenting, please be aware that the correctional officer has now, following a police investigation, been charged with manslaughter. What we now need to do is get behind this officer and his family and give them our full support. There is no need to make unhelpful and/or emotional comments that will compromise the process. TLG... ________________________________________________________________ NSW Corrective Services officer charged with manslaughter of Dwayne Johnstone outside Lismore Base Hospital A NSW Corrective Services officer has been charged with the manslaughter of a man who was shot outside Lismore Base Hospital in 2019. WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that this article contains the image of a person who has died. Dwayne Johnstone, 43, was shot while attempting to escape custody on a visit to the hospital about 7:30pm on March 15. The Indigenous man was in handcuffs and ankle cuffs when he allegedly elbowed and pushed an officer and ran. As Johnstone crossed the street, one Corrective Services officer fired three shots. The final shot struck Johnstone in the right side of his back, causing him to fall to the ground. Johnstone received urgent medical attention, but an attempt at resuscitation was unsuccessful and he died later that day. Johnstone's mother Kerry Crawford-Shanahan told the ABC she was glad someone was being held to account but she had little faith in the justice system. She recalled how her son was "shot down like a dog in handcuffs and shackles". "I'll never get over it. I'll never ever. I still think the system is rotten," she said. "It's not going to bring him back. "I'm happy that something is being done for my son and for all the others and let's hope that nothing like this ever ever happens again." Johnstone had been denied bail on an assault charge earlier that day and suffered a possible epileptic fit in his cell before being brought to Lismore Hospital for treatment. Last year the NSW Coroner asked the Director of Public Prosecutions to examine the death, which she described as a "tragedy". Counsel assisting Peggy Dwyer said statements provided by witnesses said they heard: "Correctional officer ... stop, stop, stop or I'll shoot." The court also heard a witness outside the hospital at the time described the male as having "particularly good speed when shackled and was obviously fit" Following extensive inquiries, the 57-year-old corrections officer attended Lismore Police Station today where he was issued with a court attendance notice for the offence of manslaughter. The officer is due to face Lismore Local Court on March 29. https://www.abc.net.au//corrections-officer-char/13126022
11.01.2022 You can now play Cluedo at the Old Melbourne Gaol (VIC) If being in lockdown for months has taught us anything, it’s that people love a conspiracy. Now, Melburnians can put their sleuthing skills to the test. For a limited time, the Old Melbourne Gaol is hosting a real-life game of Cluedo which gets visitors to explore the venue and investigate a story using QR codes and physical evidence. You’ll study the alibis of criminals, scan weapons for DNA and hopefully catch the culp...rit. Ready to immerse yourself in a good old fashioned game of whodunnit? Tickets cost $30 per adult or $17 per child. The game runs from 10am to 6pm Wednesday to Sundays from Saturday, June 27. Learn more here. https://www.timeout.com//you-can-now-play-cluedo-at-the-ol
11.01.2022 May we pause to reflect on this Corrective Services Remembrance Day for those correctional officers that have given their life in the service of the community. Lest we forget. May we also give our thoughts to those hurt on duty. The list of injuries that occur within our centres continues to increase everyday reminding us of the difficulties and danger associated with working within the correctional environment.
11.01.2022 South Coast Police seize cash, steroids and electronic devices as part of an ongoing investigation South Coast Police have located and seized cash, steroids and electronic devices as part of an ongoing investigation centred on the South Nowra Jail. https://www.southcoastregister.com.au//cash-steroids-and/
11.01.2022 Brisbane prisoner died after hiding bag of drugs inside her body: Coroner (QLD) The death of a Brisbane mother at the Ipswich Watchhouse has led the State Coroner to recommend police ensure prisoners understand they will not face further charges by admitting to past drug use on prison health questionnaires. Cindy Leigh Miller, 44, died at the watchhouse after hiding a bag of methylamphetamine in her body and not telling police officers about it when she was brought into custo...Continue reading
10.01.2022 NSW Corrections officers ride for their fallen mates on NSW Remembrance Day Nowra has played a major role in the Corrective Services NSW Remembrance Day Ride. Current and former staff and their families strapped on their motorcycle helmets to honour the 12 corrections officers who lost their lives while keeping our community safe.... The roar of 100 motorbikes signaled the start of Corrective Services NSW Remembrance Day Ride last Friday, which set off from Brush Farm Corrective Services Academy in Eastwood following a commemorative ceremony. The riders completed their journey, 166km later at the South Coast Correctional Centre at South Nowra. Commissioner Peter Severin said the occasion demonstrates how CSNSW is one big family and how each loss of life hits hard. "It's a humbling and moving moment when the officers and their loved ones ride single file out of Brush Farm, waved off by their fellow colleagues," Mr Severin said. "There is such an outpouring of camaraderie, which is so important on days like this." Metro and Central West Director Hamish Shearer said the ride has quickly become an important supporting activity in the Remembrance Day calendar, with more than double the number of riders in only its second year. "The Remembrance Day Ride both recognises the ultimate sacrifice of those who have lost their lives in their service to the community, and also of the camaraderie and mate-ship of the men and women who continue to serve and support each other," Mr Shearer said. "Each rider donated a Christmas toy for the kids at the Westmead Children's Hospital, to provide a little happiness for those who can't be at home with their families." The ride honours the 12 men who lost their lives on duty from fatal attacks by inmates, as well as commemorating the lives of staff who passed after retiring or died from other causes while still employed. Forty-two members rode from Brush Farm to the Geoffrey Pearce Correctional Centre at Windsor, along Bells Line of Road to Lithgow Correctional Centre and finally onto Bathurst Correctional Centre, in the inaugural ride last year. https://www.southcoastregister.com.au//officers-ride-for-/
10.01.2022 Brisbane Correctional Centre in lockdown as staff walk off job Thomas Chamberlin, The Courier-Mail (QLD) Prison officers have walked off the job at Brisbane Correctional Centre after claims of repeated staff assaults and inaction from Queensland Corrective Services.... The jail has been locked down with prisoners placed in their rooms as it continues to operate with skeleton staff. There is no deterrent for prisoners who assault staff, a prison officer said. Refusal by the department to place prisoners on max security orders Members believe that the department have accepted the fact that being assaulted at work is part of the job, But nobody deserves that. Queensland Corrective Services have been contacted for comment.
10.01.2022 Jury discharged in Jack de Belin rape trial The jury in the rape trial of St George Illawarra Dragons NRL star Jack de Belin and Shellharbour Sharks player Callan Sinclair has been unable to reach a verdict. Despite being urged to keep deliberating after initial division, and a question by trial Judge Andrew Haesler about whether a majority verdict could be reached, the jury announced it was unable to reach an agreement on the charges against the men after nine cumulative hou...rs considering the evidence. Asked whether his client was disappointed by the outcome, Mr de Belin's barrister David Campbell SC replied, "Of course he's disappointed" as the footballer left NSW District Court in Wollongong stonefaced with his legal team surrounding him. Mr Sinclair's solicitor Graeme Morrison said his client was "really disappointed" in the outcome on Monday afternoon. "We hoped for a better result, we'll be back to fight these charges, my client is maintaining his innocence," Mr Morrison said. Earlier, Mr Sinclair, 23, hung his head in the dock while Mr de Belin, 29, stared straight ahead and sighs could be heard from the public gallery as the foreperson said there was no way the jury could reach either a unanimous verdict or majority verdict. Asked if, given more time, the jury would be able to come to a decision, the foreperson answered, "absolutely not." Judge Haesler then made the decision to discharge the jury. The matter will be back in court on Wednesday to determine the future of the proceedings. Judge Haesler had earlier on Monday encouraged the jury to keep deliberating, saying experience had shown that, despite stark differences in opinions, juries could reach unanimous verdicts when given more time. With a hung jury paving the way for a retrial, the future of Mr de Belin's playing career has been cast further into doubt, two years after he was sidelined due to the NRL's controversial no-fault stand-down rule in which players with serious allegations over the heads are suspended from play. Mr de Belin and Mr Sinclair both pleaded not guilty to five charges each of aggravated sexual assault over allegations they jointly raped a 19-year-old woman in a Wollongong apartment in the early hours of December 9, 2018, after a night of dancing with her at a nearby nightclub. They claim the encounter with the woman was entirely consensual. https://www.smh.com.au//jury-discharged-in-jack-de-belin-r
08.01.2022 One of our members sent this in and given the recent so called pay rise offer it is probably quite appropriate.
07.01.2022 If only I had $50 for every one of these I had... TLG ______________________________________________________... CORRECTIVE SERVICES NSW leather jacket patch plastic vinyl Australian $50 https://www.gumtree.com.au//corrective-services/1261275373
07.01.2022 New recruits set to bolster Tasmania Prison Service Elise Archer,Attorney-General and Minister for Corrections (TAS) The Tasmanian Government’s commitment to strengthening and improving Tasmania’s corrections system has been further demonstrated by the graduation of 23 new Correctional Officers at a ceremony in Hobart today.... These latest additions to the Tasmania Prison Service workforce are part of a plan of continual and increased recruitment to future-proof corrections in Tasmania, which includes an investment of $355 million to build new infrastructure and upgrade existing facilities. This month’s State Budget also provided additional recurrent funding of $33.7 million to the Tasmania Prison Service (TPS) across the forward estimates to assist with increased prison operating costs. Correctional Officers play an important role in contributing to a safer community by maintaining safe and secure custody, and contribute to rehabilitation outcomes for inmates. The TPS received more than 600 applications during this round of recruiting. The recruits completed 10 weeks of intensive training, including written assessment, psychological profiling and health assessments. Today’s class of 23 will be followed by another class of 14 who will start their training in early December 2020. https://www.miragenews.com/new-recruits-set-to-bolster-tas/
07.01.2022 I thought the dumb shit was part of the bond. Then again, you wouldn't get your bond back anyway.
06.01.2022 Developing situation. I hope the staff involved are OK and receive the support they are going to need. TLG ______________________________________________________________... Reports a man has died after being shot in the neck in Wollongong CBD A crime scene has been set up and part of Crown Street is at a standstill after reports of a fatal shooting at lunchtime on Wednesday. The corner of Gladstone Avenue and Crown Street is currently taped off, with multiple police cars seen in attendance just before 1pm. There was blood on the ground at the back of his head. Witness Karen It's reported a man aged in his 30's has allegedly been shot in the neck during an incident with a Corrective Services officer in the driveway entrance to the Piccadilly centre. Read more: Guns seized, man charged after shot fired in Helensburgh home: police It's believed the man has died from his injuries. Meantime, a woman has been taken to Wollongong Hospital in a stable condition, according to a spokeswoman from Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District. A spokeswoman for Police NSW urged the public to stay away from the area as a police operation was currently underway, which began just after midday. A Sydney resident, Karen, heard the shots and saw the man lying almost motionless in a driveway off Gladstone Avenue, near the Piccadilly Centre Shops. "I saw a man that had been shot lying on the ground," she told the Mercury. "I heard two [shots] and then I heard another three and then I saw the guy on the ground. He had dark hair and he was wearing a green shirt. "There was blood on the ground at the back of his head. I knew they were gunshot [wounds as] blood had sprayed out the top." Read more: How the Bureau predicts rainfall, which should ease for Illawarra next week The witness said she then "got out of there" and alerted a nearby policeman. Nearby business Goodes Coffee posted on social media they were closing early due to the incident, but were "safe, but stay away". MORE TO COME ... https://www.illawarramercury.com.au//reports-a-man-has-d/
06.01.2022 Ron Woodham was the NSW Department of Corrective Services commissioner for 10 years, commencing in 2000. The only officer to come up through the ranks, he was a man who said what he meant and meant what he said. A tough, no nonsense, uncompromising boss who ruled with an iron fist. As the years go by the legend grows and everybody that knew the man has a Woodham story from back in the day. He was a polarising figure; you either loved him or hated him....Continue reading
06.01.2022 It's only gaol sex...
04.01.2022 Funeral details for the late Brian Alcorn. (Reposted)
04.01.2022 Shocking vision emerges of underworld gunman stabbing aftermath (VIC) Members of a notorious prison gang have goaded one of the system’s toughest inmates by posting video of the bloody aftermath of a jailhouse attack. Convicted killer Gavin Preston, who is rated one of the most dangerous men behind bars, is shown badly injured after being pounced upon at Barwon Prison.... Emergency services work to treat Preston’s wounds in an outdoor area in the footage, which appears to come from a body-worn camera. Although bloodied, Preston appears calm after suffering nine stab wounds and multiple facial lacerations in the Eucalypt unit. Five men had earlier greeted him and they spoke for a while before the group launched a co-ordinated onslaught. Preston was struck from behind then attacked with shivs, spikes and blades. Despite being hopelessly outnumbered, he managed to kick one of his assailants in the head twice before they got on top. The 2016 video, an ugly slice of the reality of jail life, carries a Prisoners of War stamp and is one of several recently put online by members of the vicious outfit. A previous posting also linked to PoW showed two criminals stabbing and slashing another inmate at Port Phillip Prison in 2018. It is believed one of the men involved in that attack also played a leading role in the Preston incident at Barwon. PoW, a feared presence behind bars, is controlled by Matthew Charles Johnson, the man who murdered Carl Williams. Preston was once a member of the PoW and a firm ally of Johnson but they are now rivals. Preston is regarded as one of the hardest men in Victoria’s jails and his record of trouble in the corrections system stretches back decades. He has been involved in many episodes of violence, both as perpetrator and victim, and is rated at the highest level of security risk. The Herald Sun has been told he was transferred out of one prison some months ago for inflicting a severe bashing on another inmate. Preston is doing time for the fatal shooting of drug dealer Adam Khoury at North Melbourne in 2011. He argued the killing was a case of defensive homicide. Preston has previously denied reports that he was behind the shooting of former Bandido bikie strongman Toby Mitchell nine years ago at Brunswick. There have been persistent underworld murmurings that he and gangland figure Nabil Maghnie, who was shot dead in January this year, teamed up for the Mitchell hit attempt. https://www.heraldsun.com.au//9215a3c30d325f1ec68658b92e57
04.01.2022 Female prisoner assaults officer then obtains her medical records and address in order to taunt her A former South Australian prison officer has revealed the ongoing torment she suffered at the hands of a female inmate who was able to attain her personal medical files and address through a Freedom of Information request. The prisoner, who was doing time for arson, then used the highly sensitive information to taunt and intimidate correctional officer Jennifer Kaschau over a p...Continue reading
04.01.2022 Inmate hospitalised after altercation at Barwon Prison (VIC) An inmate at Lara's Barwon Prison is in hospital after an altercation with another inmate this morning. Emergency crews were called to the scene about 9:45am with Paramedics treating a man for upper body injuries.... He is in a serious condition in hospital however police believe the injuries are not life-threatening. An investigation is now underway. https://www.bay939.com.au//122903-inmate-hospitalised-afte
04.01.2022 EXCLUSIVE: Inside Salim Mehajer's 'jailhouse calls': Disgraced developer is charged with breaching glamorous girlfriend's restraining order with alleged prison phone plea she drop her AVO Salim Mehajer has been charged after allegedly calling his ex-girlfriend from prison in an alleged attempt to have her restraining order dropped. Police allege the disgraced property developer, 34, breached an apprehended violence order taken out on behalf of his former lover Missy Tysoe.... Ms Tysoe came forward last month to claim the controversial western Sydney identity had assaulted and threatened her. Daily Mail Australia understands prosecutors will allege the former Auburn deputy mayor breached the AVO by attempting to call Ms Tysoe from Silverwater jail. Mehajer appeared before Parramatta Local Court via audio-visual link from a cell at the Metropolitan Remand Centre on New Year's Eve. He pleaded not guilty to a single charge of contravening an AVO restriction. Magistrate Paul Lyon ordered prosecutors to contact Corrective Services NSW to verify Mehajer's phone records. In court documents, police alleged Mehajer breached the AVO over an 18 hour period between 9pm on December 27 and 3pm the next day. A source with knowledge of the investigation claimed Mehajer may have tried to call Ms Tysoe twice. Police are investigating Ms Tysoe's allegations she was assaulted by Mehajer in October and had to seek medical attention after the incident. Under the terms of the AVO currently in force, Mehajer is banned from contacting Ms Tysoe whatsoever except via lawyer and from possessing any firearms or prohibited weapons. The former Auburn deputy mayor was also hit with standard AVO conditions barring him from assaulting, threatening, stalking, harassing or intimidating Ms Tysoe or recklessly destroying her property. Ms Tysoe, 31, was in a relationship with Mehajer for three years, beginning in December 2017. But she has deleted all traces of Mehajer from her Instagram account, only recently resurfacing on social media following a lengthy hiatus, to post cryptic messages. 'What matters most is how you walk through the fire,' one published December 23 said. Mehajer first caught Sydney's attention in 2015 with his 'big wedding' to longtime sweetheart Aysha. The nuptials controversially blocked off suburban streets with drummers, featurd flash cars and helicopters taking off from a suburban sporting oval. But the marriage didn't stand the test of time, with video later leaking of Mehajer screaming obscenities at his estranged wife. Mehajer spent Christmas in jail after his bail was revoked by the District Court over separate charges of perverting the course of justice. His alleged AVO breach is due to return to court on January 7 and the AVO itself later this month. He's expected to apply for bail on January 18. https://www.dailymail.co.uk//Salim-Mehajer-charged-breachi
03.01.2022 It is my sad duty to advise members of the passing of former NSW long serving Correctional Officer Greg Bennett. Greg served in various areas of the department including a period as the Dep's Clerk at Long Bay and finished as an court officer at Campbelltown Courthouse. Condolences to family and friends. ... Rest in Peace.
03.01.2022 Assaults on corrections officers increase five-fold, AMC now Australia’s most expensive prison (ACT) Assaults against corrections officers increased five-fold in the past year, jumping from 0.41 assaults per 100 prisoners to 2.25 in a year, a 450 per cent increase, according to 2019-20 Productivity Commission data. Prisoner-on-prisoner assaults also increased from 9 per 100 prisoners to 13 while the number of serious assaults against other prisoners dropped from a peak of 3.3...Continue reading
03.01.2022 Townsville Correctional Complex Delta Unit in running for QCS Top Dog (QLD) 2020 had been a dog of a year, so Queensland Corrective Services (QCS) launched QCS Top Dog a five-part series on social media showcasing the agency’s Delta Units. The series, which kicked off last week (26 November), showcases the skills and training used by prison dog squads to keep prisons secure and officers safe.... A call was put out earlier this year to all Delta Units across Queensland to submit videos in four categories: obedience, agility, room searching and freestyle. The submissions will be reviewed and judged by an expert panel comprising of Commissioner Peter Martin APM, Deputy Commissioner Custodial Operations and previous Townsville Correctional Centre dog handler, Gary McCahon, and Statewide Development and Standards, Dog Squad Alan Swann. Townsville Correctional Complex is represented by two officers and four dogs in the statewide competition, Luke with General Purpose (GD) Dog Diesel and Passive Alert Drug Detection (PADD) Dog Ernie and Ryan with GP Dog Tallis and PADD Dog Cooper. General Manager Townsville Correctional Complex, A/g Chief Superintendent Louise Kneeshaw said that the handlers and dogs at TCC were a competitive bunch and were keen to bring the title back to Townsville. Our Delta Units are essential to the safety and security of the complex and are highly trained and respected members of our staffing cohort, Chief Superintendent Kneeshaw said. The last Top Dog competition was held in 2015, and dog hander Luke and General Purpose dog Diesel still hold that title, so we are confident that they will be in the running to bring it back to Townsville, where it belongs. You can view the first episode and follow the competition by visiting the QCS Facebook page. /Public Release. The material in this public release comes from the originating organization and may be of a point-in-time nature, edited for clarity, style and length. View in full here. Tags:Commissioner, detection, Diesel, Dogs, drug, Facebook, Media, Prison, Queensland, Queensland Corrective Services, running, Ryan, Safety, security, social media, Townsville https://www.miragenews.com/townsville-correctional-complex/
02.01.2022 How prison guard snuck in items for long-serving inmate (VIC) A long-serving prisoner in a Geelong jail paid a guard to sneak in banned items. Son Pham was put inside Marngoneet Correctional Centre by the County Court of Victoria on July 23, 2010, after he was convicted of attempting to possess a commercial quantity of methamphetamine, cocaine and ecstasy.... His 19-year sentence is more than halfway served but the 58-year-old risked his release by bribing a prison guard to sneak in items on at least four occasions, the County Court heard on Tuesday. The guard, Adam McGovern, was sentenced to a two-year community corrections order in December, and Pham will face the music when he is sentenced this week. Pham arranged for the guard to be paid $2000 to bring in 50 gram pouches of tobacco and other sums for USB sticks, court documents show. He also promised he would arrange to get McGovern a warehouse job if he helped him out. The sly deals took place from January to June 2018, and Corrections Victoria were tipped off that a guard may have been bringing in contraband for a prisoner in February of that year but didn’t know at first who it was. An investigation led to McGovern’s arrest in June when police found more than $8000 cash in his home. The guard told police he would be visited by Pham’s associate Gia Dinh, 43, who will also be sentenced for his role this week. Judge Mark Dean said Dinh’s role in the scheme was naive and the guard himself was lucky not to receive a term of imprisonment. Dinh would throw bum bags containing cash and contraband over the guard’s back fence, court documents state, and the guard would sneak it into the prison in his boots. He would take the items out of his boots and hide them in a storage box in the prison, indicating to one of Pham’s associates with a wink or nod before the associate took them to Pham, police say. Judge Dean indicated he planned to sentence Dinh to a community corrections order and to extend Pham’s prison sentence. https://www.news.com.au///6e5c162e53a73e3fc572fb455fba15e9
02.01.2022 Corrective Services NSW staff stopped today to remember the lives of correctional officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. Ceremonies were hel...d at prisons and parole offices across the state, with staff proudly wearing their blue-and-yellow CSNSW Remembrance Day ribbons. Here are some photographs from today’s ceremonies. #LestWeForget #CSNSW #CSNSWRemembranceDay
02.01.2022 Nurses, jail guards, teachers left scrambling after wage rise slashed Frontline public service workers in NSW say they'll be left struggling after their usual pay increase was cut to a fraction of itself. More than 400,000 nurses, police, firefighters and teachers across the state bank on a 2.5 per cent pay rise every year.... But Premier Gladys Berejiklian has abolished the rise for the next 12 months. "When we work so hard in the jail system as frontline workers, it just upsets me we can't get recognised for what we do," prison worker Trish told 9News. As nurses continue to front up to work during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Industrial Relations Commission determined the annual payrise merited by public service workers was just 0.3 per cent. "The premier and treasurer may as well walk around the state, throwing 20 cent pieces at public sector workers," Mark Morey of Unions NSW said. Police are still waiting to see a decision on their wages. To a nurse on $75,000 a year, or a constable on $83,000, a 2.5 per cent pay rise is worth about $2000 a year. But the 0.3 per cent increase would grant the nurse an extra $225 and the police officer $249 about $5 a week before tax. NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet said the government's priority was to provide a paycheck, "not a pay rise during a pandemic". Ms Berejiklian said by decreasing the pay rise, they would not have to sack any public service workers. "If we have to find extra billions of dollars over the next few years, it makes it very difficult," she said. https://www.9news.com.au//dc27ece1-8449-4031-9095-7d48ef59
01.01.2022 Interesting that Serco took over the Adelaide Remand Centre just 18 months ago. Hmmmmm... TLG ___________________________________________________... Major police manhunt as cops search for man on the run after escaping remand centre Police are searching for a man who has escaped a secure facility in the Adelaide CBD. Jason Burdon escaped from the kitchen area of the Adelaide Remand Centre on Tuesday morning. The 33-year-old is described as about 165cm with a medium build and light brown hair. Police are searching for a man who has escaped a secure facility in the Adelaide CBD. Jason Burdon escaped from the kitchen area of the Adelaide Remand Centre on Tuesday morning. The 33-year-old is described as about 165cm with a medium build and light brown hair. https://7news.com.au//major-police-manhunt-as-cops-search-
01.01.2022 Land Sale Posters from 1899 -1929 from the State Library. Land Prices from 15 for a block! Pre Anzac Parade. TLG
