A report from the Justice Department's Office of the Inspector General reveals significant abuses in the Bureau of Prisons' use of restraints. Several individuals suffered grave consequences, including death and amputation, due to improper restraint practices. The report details instances where inmates were shackled for extended periods, often violating established rules. Investigators noted systematic issues, with inadequate record-keeping hindering a complete understanding of the situation. The Bureau of Prisons acknowledged the findings and intends to revise its policies and practices to prevent future abuses and improve inmate treatment.
One person died in federal prison after being kept in restraints for more than two days. Another was held in restraints so tight that, afterward, part of a limb had to be amputated.
The report concludes that federal prison officials violated their own rules, shackling prisoners to beds and chairs for hours or even days, sometimes using restraints on both wrists and ankles.
Thousands of instances of abuse were found, including thousands of incidents of inmates held in restraints for 16 hours or longer, hundreds of which lasted more than 24 hours.
Clearer and more robust policies would assist the BOP in protecting inmates from abusive treatment, shielding staff from false allegations, deterring misconduct by staff, and holding staff accountable.
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