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.
Aramark: Our new food vendor as of September 1st
After more than a decade of making residents sick and their wallets lighter, Trinity/Keefe has finally been given the heave-ho by ADCRR. If you look through the archived articles we’ve written about rats and rotten food directly attributed to Trinity, you’ll understand why we’re happy to see them go. May they rot in their “shmeat”!
We’ve been sitting on this story for a month now. Why rush to press when there was so much info and interviews to gather? We actually have a source, that talked to real live women in three states, that have Aramark as their food vendor. They like it. The gals especially enjoyed the food that could be bought by them, like Keefe’s Trinity meal, and the meals available for purchase by their families, like Keefe’s Secure Pak. We’re not sure we believe the $20 steak meal, salads, fresh veggies, fresh fruit, but one can always hope there’s a Santa.
Apparently, the daily food in the chow hall is tasty and healthy. Go ahead and look up their catalog online like we did…wow. That $50 banquet is going to make some lucky inmate very happy.
Of course, here’s the caveat….. what will the DOC let them sell? Keefe allegedly had good food in their catalog too, that doesn’t mean the DOC let inmates buy it. If the ADCRR wants to keep them eating nothing but junk food, then by golly that’s all Aramark is going to sell.
We have to report the not-so-good side of Aramark too, so here it is: Prison Legal News, May 2024/ “Aramark, Prison Food For Thought.” That article will make your hair curl. The reality for Perryville women will probably be somewhere in between. We interviewed people who remember when Keefe first started. They had good stuff too, large portions, etc., but every year their quality and quantity tapered off into garbage. All profiteers that make money off mass incarceration, can’t be expected to provide good service to inmates. After all, the inmate is NOT the customer….. the state is…and that’s who they have to keep happy.
Correction: A/C on Cruz Story Published 6/13
We apologize and must correct the week of 6-13 story that Cruz had full a/c on A, B, and C yards. It seems our usual “reliable” staff person had not told the whole story. Fortunately, the gals on Cruz wrote in and let us know that was erroneous. T
here are TENTS on A, B, and C that are fully air-conditioned, with room for about 12 chairs inside. The women are only allowed 10 minutes to cool off, then they must leave. Of course, there is the ubiquitous draconian guard with watch in hand to make sure they don’t overstay their 10 minutes!
Further investigation revealed Cruzers are NOT getting the ice they got last year. With Channel 12’s Erica Stapleton breathing down the DOC’s neck last year, the girls were getting a full 7lb bag of ice, now they report the amount is little more than a cup. The misters are up, but only after Thornell made an appearance.
The women allege the guards are still fudging the temp numbers….and….well…nothing ever changes does it?
Hobbs Slashing Budget, but Increases DOC Spending
Hot off the press.
Draft budget shows DOC getting an additional $40.7 million to finish off the fiscal year, and $55 million over the next 2 years for INMATE HEALTH. Well, it’s about time.
Perryville Kitchen Under Investigation by Dept. of Health
We have a report that Complex kitchen failed every test administered by the department. What horrified them the most was the rat infestation and their excrement in the inmate's food. According to the inmate workers, that had been happening for years, but Trinity...
Does DOC discriminate against women regarding SB 1310?
Read the full version of this excellent article by Jimmy Jenkins, Arizona Republic 9-21-21.---Ed.) SB 1310 offers early release for low-level drug offenses and drug paraphernalia. To take advantage of this, a prisoner must complete a programming class. Courtney...
*CRITICAL staff shortage at Perryville*
All units report staffing at a record low point. Graveyard shift officers are forced to stay for day duty. Retired personnel begged to return. Parole officers bribed with overtime pay to work weekends and nights. All reports point to PERRYVILLE BARELY FUNCTIONAL.
Only One Plumber?
Only one plumber in P'ville holds up all shower restoration! Here we go again. Our high-placed source, explains why the women in all medium units are functioning with only a few scarce showers. This overdue, and very necessary demolition/restoration, of the...
Why my best friends are CNN news anchors
I am a prisoner at Perryville. Arizona Department of Corrections is infamous for its nonexistent mental health care. The women live in a dark place, isolated and alone, which is only exacerbated by Covid restrictions. Recently, I was transferred to the Lumley unit,...
A Few Short Stories
*Unsafe at any speed* We wonder if the D.O.T. knows that Perryville routinely jams 17 to 32 women in a 9 person van??? Our women have been jammed into vans going to medical, and the entire workforce of TeleVerde into one van. Can you spell C-O-V-I-D super...
An Amputee Tells Her Story
I had my leg amputated above the knee on 7-30-21. This nightmare starts on Lumley, the most horrible unit on the planet. DW Bendel's motto is "I don't care," in fact he's quoted as saying that in Townhall meetings. There is only one ADA shower on the whole unit, and...
Exclusive: ACLU coming back to Perryville for trial preparation!
The ACLU will be visiting Perryville in the next few weeks, to have their medical and mental health experts review patient records. As you know, we have reported that Judge Silver is taking the DOC to trial on November 1st for flagrant violations of Parson v. Ryan. On...
The Mom Network: DW Bendel has to go!
We here at this site, affectionately refer to the Moms that report on info from their daughters, as the "Mom Network." These gals are a force to be reckoned with. They are hoppin' mad that their medium custody daughters are treated like closed custody inmates. Their...
AZDOC has NOT told their pregnant inmates about the ‘Dignity for Incarcerated Women Act’
Families of pregnant women have told us that there has been no postings or any dissemination of information about the Act. These expectant mothers need to know they will no longer be shackled or restrained in any way. And after birth, they will be allowed to bond with...
Judge Silver to AZDOC: “See you in court!”
Federal Judge Roslyn Silver has finally lost patience with the DOC. She's taking them to trial over their continued non-compliance with Parson v. Ryan, a class action suit started in 2012. If the DOC can't defend their decision to turn over the health care of inmates...
Parole Officers Pull Overtime Duty at Perryville to Keep it Running
In a desperate move to keep yards open, and not locked down due to the staff shortage, the DOC is offering overtime pay to parole officers. They've tried everything from bonuses to hiring teenagers, and this is the latest effort. A guard can now make more money...
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