1. But a representative of the prison employees said the prison system treats inmates as humanely as possible. 2. Hospital and prison officials who transport and treat pregnant inmates concede the system is not ideal. 3. Jennifer R. Wynn, the principal author of the report, said one of the most troubling discoveries was a shortage of board-certified physicians treating inmates. 4. Once again, Sheriff Joe Arpaio is under fire for the way his detention officers treat inmates. 5. Seven inmates were also treated at the hospital for smoke inhalation. 6. Some are waiting until the disease is better understood before developing a formal plan of action, while others are aggressively treating their inmates. 7. The agency concluded that the poorly paid guards had treated the inmates with capricious cruelty. 8. The federal Bureau of Prisons is working to ensure women inmates are treated fairly and that any improper conduct is eliminated, Craig said. 9. Three inmates were treated for minor injuries at Elmhurst Hospital Center, he said. 10. To treat inmates with mental health problems, the prison maintains a staff of five psychologists and one psychiatrist, who work three days a week. |