Vermont's Department of Corrections established the Corrections Investigation Unit (CIU) in 2021 to investigate deaths in custody, escape attempts, and PREA compliance.
Vermont's Department of Corrections created the Corrections Investigation Unit (CIU) in 2021, launched by the state legislature. Composed of a director and two investigators, the CIU investigates deaths in custody, escape attempts, and Prison Rape Elimination Act compliance. The unit aims to increase transparency and public trust, while the Department of Human Resources handles employee misconduct allegations.
February 28, 2024
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