Infrastructure Nightmares
Introduction to this Topic by the Editor
I need to give you a little background on Perryville so this will be more understandable. This prison was built in the early
Explaining the Shower Picture
This is an accurate sketch of a real shower in “B” yard, Santa Cruz unit. Do you see the loose wires hanging in the lower door jamb? I was told they were “live” because this shower light is still on. I won’t test this theory! I’ve tried to portray all the standing water in front of those wires. All the shower units have standing water because the drains are all plugged.
Standing water = black mold we see everywhere
When inmates complained about the condition of this shower, they just took off the door and left it open. In the shower next to this one (not pictured) is the same filth.
The regulators (hot and cold) will not engage so moving the handle from Hot to Cold does nothing. The temperature the DOC sets is what you get. In the winter the water is cold and in the summer, it’s hot. The water pressure would increase dramatically if they would soak the shower heads in Lime-aWay to remove 50 years of accumulated minerals.
SGT. ROBERTS Accused of Hassling Women in the Middle of the Night
(These are only 2 of several alleged incidents received–Ed)
Corianne: “I have PTSD. Last night I had a nightmare so I was sitting up in bed trying to get my breath and settle down. I wanted to go to the bathroom, but my legs were numb, so I leaned against the side of the bed waiting to be able to walk. Sgt. Roberts hit the side of my cube and demanded that I ” lay down”. “Why? I’m getting ready to go to the restroom.” Sgt.ROBERTS said, “Either go to the bathroom or lay down that direct order,” then he does his bull imitation with his feet…..shuffling like he’s going to charge or something. This guy is crazy!”
Amber: “It was about 2 am and I couldn’t sleep, so was sitting up quietly reading my tablet. Suddenly, I hear loud boots scraping on the floor, and there’s Sgt.ROBERTS doing his ‘angry bull’ routine waking up everyone around me. He tells me, ” Lay down or I write you a ticket.” I tell him I’m not doing anything wrong so leave me alone. “You are advised for not doing direct order!” I ignored him and kept reading, as I know policy, and it’s not against the law to have insomnia…who is this asshole and why does he disturb the women all night?”
Naphcare Gives, and Naphcare Takes Away
(Follow up article on “Did Naphcare do something right?“)
Well, that didn’t take long. About 3 weeks ago we announced Naphcare’s new continuity of care program, where each inmate was assigned her own ” team” of Provider, RN, and CNA. The women were wild with appreciation and gave us statements on how wonderful this was for their medical care. The main reason for all this irrational exuberance was, that they would see the same provider and not have to see a new one each time they went to medical. One might guess Naphcare was briefly trying to impress someone…..we wonder who. At any rate, it’s over now, and we’re back to the same ol’ shit.
The LOL award goes to the Perryville MAILROOM
(Actual word-for-word grievance) “After 10 years of receiving the Arizona Republic newspaper with no problems, I have to write a grievance about an Automotive Directory. There must be someone new in the mailroom, and they simply told him to contraband all ‘maps’. Every day, the greater Phoenix auto dealers, put in the paper a directory of their locations, overlayed by some major freeways. Common sense dictates that an inmate trying to escape. would not be helped by knowing that Big Two Mitsubishi can be found in Superstition Springs. But, if “it offends thee, pluck it out.” Feel free to remove the auto directory before sending my paper, just stop delaying the US mail.”
Grievances And Complaints About Physical Therapy With Chains On
We received copies of grievances and letters regarding the "impossibility of PT when in chains." One gal with a titanium rod in her leg, complained to the transport officers about removing at least one leg chain so she could do the exercises. The PT therapist himself...
Unsafe At Any Speed: DOC Transporting Patients Without Safety Restraints
(This recent story was told by the woman transported in the wheelchair compartment of the ADA van.) "I'm the lady with the broken femur that posted my story earlier in the month. I'm supposed to be getting PT for my leg that was snapped in two, on a regular basis, but...
Provider Malcolm to Patient: “You’re a junkie and drug addict, that’s where all your problems are.”
(As we always say....this individual has her 1st Amendment right to free speech. There were no other witnesses to this medical appointment-Ed.) "I had 2 strokes in county jail prior to Perryville. After the 2nd stroke, I started to have seizures. I had two seizures in...
7-25-23 Governor Hobbs Comes to Perryville
Governor Hobbs made an unannounced visit to Lumley Unit to see for herself what pain and suffering the women have been subjected to. Reportedly, she spoke to the inmates for a long time. At the same time her Chairman of Oversight Committee, and other state officials...
SAN CARLOS 48 HOURS WITHOUT PAID FOR ICE!
We certainly understand why Lumley and Cruz should get priority on free ice. San Carlos has air conditioning and they do not....they are suffering. But Carlos residents have already pre-paid for their ice at $2.05/7lb bag. We have alerted the ACLU and Ch12, and Ch15...
Why Does San Carlos Waste Electric Power??!
San Carlos bay officers think hydroelectric power grows on trees. The tax payers need to know how wasteful they are with lights. All news broadcasts were warning we could break the grid if we have lights on during the day. San Carlos has had an unprecedented amount of...
Perryville-Wide Lock Down On 7-20-23 Because Of Short Staffing
Guards and support staff are refusing to show up for work because of killer heat. They borrowed from the men's units to attain a skeleton crew.
Televerde Office: We See a Constant Stream of Ambulances Going Into Perryville.
The Televerde office is located on a corner by the main vehicle gate. With this vantage point, they can see the ambulances and which Units they go to all day. The workers reported that they have seen an unprecedented amount of ambulances and fire trucks entering...
Two Guards Go Out Via Ambulance On 7-19-23 From Cruz
Two male guards were rushed to the hospital with heat exhaustion. What is strange is their office, called the bubble, has a/c. How many women need to be rushed to the hospital because they have no cooling at all?
Maintenance Workers Report Cruz Cell Temp at 104 on 7-20-23
Despite the heat maintenance workers must report to duty. A crew typically consists of one male supervisor accompanied by 2 to 3 inmates. When pipes break and coolers stop working, they climb to the roof in this 119-degree heat. These unsung heroes report a cell that...
Women In Career Path Program FORCED To Attend In Metal Building With No Air Conditioning!
Even though San Pedro is shut down for caved-in infrastructure, the DOC kept open an old WWII metal hut for the Career Path program. Normally, this building is air conditioned but Monday the air cut out and as of this writing, 7-20-23, has not come back on. We...
Women Roasting Alive!!!!
(For those of you wondering where our news was on the deadly heat, it is due to continuing problems with phones and WiFi. Securus is not working on many inmate tablets, and phones are too hot to work. We are doing the best we can under the circumstances) At least the...
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