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.
Want to make millions?
Call your stock Broker and sell Securus short! Ever since that foreign outfit with the chinese parts suckered the DOC into buying their tablets, the inmates have been miserable and wallets empty. Ask the families that try to contact their loved ones through that cheesy pile of crap tablets. Securus can’t build a WiFi system that can support the product. They sell free games for $9.00 to “customers” who have no other options. The email is down more than it’s up. Those expensive games wipe and start over every few weeks, so you never get a chance to finish one. Did I mention there’s no customer support or service?
The Death Van
Why do the ladies at Perryville call it that? This particular van is described by the residents as ancient, filthy, no a/c or heat, and NO STEP STOOL as required by policy.
Try this in your van or truck tomorrow…. first put a belly chain on, then handcuff your arms to that, and don’t forget to shackle your feet so you can barely move. Then imagine you’ve had major surgery of some kind, or a broken leg, or 3 feet of intestines removed. Try to get in the van with no help from the officers, except screaming at you of course. If you’ve made it that far congrats, you’re probably under 30. Now imagine it’s August and it’s 118 degrees…..and they stuff you in a van with no a/c. Petty cruel huh?
When Paul Whelan came back from 5 years in a Russian prison, and he started describing what the conditions were, I really swore he was talking about Perryville.
How Readers Can Make a Difference for Perryville
In one word...VOTE.
Please vote in the election this November. For the first time in 60 years, we might shift the legislature to Democrat; therefore, more pro-inmate bills can be implemented. The Republicans never let criminal justice bills be heard on the floor, so they don’t even get a chance at a hearing.
If a candidate knocks on your door asking for your vote, question them about their plans for the prisons. If they don’t drop by your residence, look them up on their campaign website. Before the women get to Perryville, they go through the jail system.
Read Jimmy Jenkins’s excellent front-page article in the Republic, August 18th, “Dying in the dark” about the astronomical death rate in Maricopa jails. We suspect the causes of deaths recorded in prison, are not recorded accurately just like in the jails.
One example among many, is a lady we’ll call Laura. Extremely poor medical care let Laura’s chronic kidney disease deteriorate to the point of dialysis. The haphazard way No Care Naphcare carried on her dialysis treatments, allegedly, contributed to her hospitalization and untimely death. Reportedly, the cause of death was listed as “natural”. That gets the prison off the hook for deplorable health care.
Every one of you that reads this blog, can do something positive for your loved one in Perryville….. VOTE!
BREAKING NEWS! Provider Tim Johnson escorted off Perryville property BREAKING NEWS!
8:45am three guards escorted Johnson out the back door of San Carlos medical building. Tim Johnson has been allegedly indicated in many inmate grievances, and reportedly the defendant in medical malpractice lawsuits. Johnson has been a health provider at Peeville for...
Governor Hobbs Creates Prison Oversight Commission
According to the executive order, commission appointees will include members of the AZ Senate and House, an inmate advocacy group, formerly and currently incarcerated, health care experts, family of incarcerated, and representatives of correctional workers. This...
CORIZON declares bankruptcy–what this means to Perryville residents
(This is based on Jimmy Jenkins' 2-19-23 article in the Arizona Republic on this subject. Jimmy explains in detail the "Texas two-step" where laws in Texas allowed Corizon to split into two corporations and put their debt payments on hold. This leaves malpractice...
B2639 to Prohibit Forced Pregnancy Inductions!
If passed, the bill will ban forced induction, guarantee prenatal care, establish quality standards for feminine hygiene products, and ban strip searches by the opposite gender. This legislation was introduced by Rep. Athena Salman and Sen. Eva Burch. Rep. Salman...
Governor Hobbs: The Prison is STILL Trying to Induce Pregnant Women Here!
Unfreaking believable. After TWO articles in the Arizona Republic about forced inducements against their will, the prison is still pressuring women here in Perryville to give birth before their time. Five pregnant women were interviewed, and they confirmed that they...
We Celebrate Three Health Professionals from Perryville
The medical departments for the prison have been slammed by the Court, the media, and most other sources. We'd like to take the time to honor 3 heroes of medicine that take care of the inmate population. These folks epitomize the round-the-clock work, and unending...
DISTURBING NEW TREND/ Hungry inmates scavenging lay-in trays!
(Reported from ALL units in Perryville.) Inmates say Trinity corporation has cut food portions even more for female inmates. We added up email/snail mail complaints, and lack of food is trending #1. It is reported that in medium custody, the women descend on the...
Carlos Property Loses Elderly Lady’s TV, then tells her to file a grievance
CO PEARCH is in charge of Mail and Property for San Carlos. When the 73-year-old inmate went to the hospital, why did PEARCH send half her property to Lumley and leave half on Carlos? Why after "searching" for 5 days is the TV still missing? Is this retribution...
Jensen v Shinn, Order of the U.S. District Court/ The Order
This is some of the summary contained in the Order filed 1-9-23 CV-12-00601-PHX-ROS. Requirements of injunction. AZDOC has until February 27, 2023 to file objections. This hearing included discussion of appointing a receiver. (Full transparency, this website would...
The Dehumanization of Female Inmates
*(OP-ED). This opinion is inspired by the recent sucker punch of Perryville inmates by the Federal Government. The sudden removal of privacy curtains in the shower. In a dorm setting such as Rosa, Piestawa, and Carlos, the only thing that separates the eyes of male...
1-15-23 Women’s main shower curtain taken down–Men guards will have a daily “show”
Is this a new recruitment tool for the DOC? If it is I bet soon we'll see new ads on trucks.." Want a legal peep show of women showering? Sign up now with AZDOC!" On Sunday morning the ladies saw staff taking down the main curtain to the showers. For our readers, this...
Update on the Update of Dec 19th
On December 19th there WAS a reduction of overcrowding, noticeable on San Carlos in particular. Now, on January 9th, 2023, all the bunk beds are full as is "the street". The medical department is a zoo and those ambulances just keep coming. Fights and ICS's are...
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