At South Dakota State Penitentiary, a disturbance led to inmate assault on a correctional officer, suspension of inmate tablet access, and an ongoing investigation.

Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to a "disturbance" at South Dakota State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls, with an inmate assaulting a correctional officer. The situation escalated into unrest, leading to the suspension of inmates' access to tablets, which enabled them to make phone calls, text and use email. South Dakota officials launched an investigation into the disturbance, which involved a staff assault, and have restored order at the facility.

March 28, 2024
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