Kansas Prison Employees Fired and Disciplined for Mocking and Ignoring Injured Inmate

Two employees at the Topeka Correctional Facility in Kansas were fired and six others were disciplined after allegations that they mocked and ignored an injured female inmate. The inmate crawled back to her cell for two hours before being hospitalized with broken bones. Inmates reported that prison staff called her names and didn't provide assistance because they believed she was faking. The Kansas Department of Corrections found that eight staff members violated agency policies and values. The facility will provide training to empower employees to challenge and report unethical behavior.