The union president at FMC Carswell prison in Fort Worth laid out accusations of “corruption, misconduct and malfeasance” at the federal women’s prison in a letter sent to state and federal leaders.
Jennifer Howard, union president at Carswell, said upper management at the prison covers up reports of misconduct by supervisors, retaliates against staff who file complaints and violates federal law by not honoring contract negotiations.
In the letter, Howard — who represents more than 300 staff members at Carswell through the American Federation of Government Employees Local 1006 union— requested a congressional inquiry.
“It is the mission of the Bureau of Prisons to confine offenders in facilities that are, among other things, safe, humane, and secure,” Howard told the Star-Telegram. “Misconduct increases the inherent risks of working in a correctional environment for everyone by allowing harmful practices and corruption to flourish.”
In response to questions about the allegations, a BOP spokesman said the agency does not comment on investigations or matters subject to legal proceedings. The spokesman referred the Star-Telegram to the BOP’s policy on staff misconduct.
“Allegations of staff misconduct are taken seriously and referred for investigation if warranted,” the policy says. “Incidents of potential criminal activity or misconduct inside BOP facilities are thoroughly investigated for potential administrative discipline or criminal prosecution.”
Howard sent the letter...
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