White County Sheriff Jordan Weiss has requested assistance from the Illinois State Police following suspected misconduct by a local correctional officer.
According to a statement released Tuesday afternoon, jail administrators discovered the alleged incident while reviewing security footage Tuesday morning. The video reportedly shows a corrections officer entering a female inmate’s cell late Monday night and engaging in what appeared to be inappropriate conduct.
Weiss confirmed the three-year full-time employee has been placed on immediate unpaid leave. He said he personally contacted state police to request an independent investigation.
The Illinois State Police will oversee the investigation, and any further information will be released through their office.
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