WARNING: Distressing content. Three Corrections officers went on trial four years ago for assaulting an inmate at an Auckland prison, with one accused of turning away a camera recording the incident. First published 2018.
The discovery of an "inappropriate" note suggesting a blossoming behind-bars relationship at Mt Eden prison has led to a Corrections officer handing in her resignation.
The Herald can reveal the Corrections officer resigned soon after she was confronted by management following the note's discovery on June 16.
Corrections acting northernregional commissioner Tayla Yandall said the prisoner was not subject to any sanction.
"A staff member resigned from their position at Mt Eden Corrections Facility following the discovery of a letter in a prisoner's cell that suggested there may have been the beginning of an inappropriate relationship between the prisoner and staff member," Yandall said.
"As the staff member left their employment with us immediately, no further investigation was carried out.
"We will not tolerate this type of behaviour in our prisons. We expect a high standard of conduct from all employees.
"The nature of our work means we must act beyond reproach at all times."
The woman resigned soon after she was confronted by management following the note's discovery in a cell at Mt Eden Corrections Facility. Photo / Steven McNicholl
Yandall said the "overwhelming majority" of Corrections' 10,000 staff acted with integrity, honesty and professionalism.
