The former health services administrator at Autry State Prison in Pelham told the AJC last September that facility often had just one security officer for every 40 prisoners.Ī wrongful death lawsuit filed in June on behalf of prisoner Marcus Hayes, who in 2019 hanged himself at the Georgia Diagnostic and Classification State Prison in Jackson, alleges “severe understaffing at GDC facilities has contributed to its failure to (prevent) suicides.” Last year there were 29 suicides, according to the GDC, nearly triple the total in 2017 and among the highest rates in the nation.Ī 10% pay raise, which took root in April, was intended to stem the rising turnover among the security staff. “Too many officers are being put in unnecessary risk and nothing is being done.” “We are too short-staffed to safely run the prison,” Danyelle Campos, a guard at Ware for nine months, wrote in her resignation letter following the riots. A riot that broke out nearly one year ago at Waycross’ Ware State Prison was blamed on a lack of personnel. It’s not just that facility feeling the strain. Baldwin is located in Hardwick, near Milledgeville. “They need to get more guards in here,” the Baldwin prisoner told the AJC. It was the 66th officer-involved shooting the GBI has been asked to investigate this year.Data available prior to 2021 show that in 2017, the GDC reported four homicides. Once that is complete, the results will be turned over to the Clayton County District Attorney’s Office for review. The GBI will continue its independent investigation into the shooting. “When the weapon was inspected, it appeared it had malfunctioned while being fired.” “Ford had a handgun in his hand at the time he was shot,” the GBI stated. Officers gave Ford several commands for him to show his hands before an officer shot and killed him. “He was loved by many and will be sorely missed.”Īccording to the GBI, police obtained arrest warrants for Ford, who was spotted in the woods behind some homes near the 300 block of West Avenue in Jonesboro. “K-9 Waro is being recognized for his heroism and selflessness as he gave his life protecting others,” Clayton police said. No officers or local residents were injured in the incident. The K-9, who had been with Clayton police for about three years, was shot in the back and had internal injuries, Parks said. Ford is accused of then taking out a handgun and firing in the direction of officers. Police K-9 Waro was able to track down the suspect, at which point officers told Ford to surrender, police stated. While trying to chase a suspect identified as Ford, Jonesboro police asked Clayton police for K-9 assistance around 1:45 a.m. Ford had run into a wood line, so the K-9 was deployed to search for him, Parks added. Henderson added that marijuana and firearms were found in the men’s possession. All three fled when Jonesboro police officers attempted to make contact, but at least one was quickly apprehended. The incident began as a suspicious activity investigation involving three men at a motel in the 8200 block of Tara Boulevard, Henderson said.
This unfortunate incident is devastating and a tragic loss that will undoubtedly impact the lives of his loved ones. “I also want to extend condolences to the family of Stephon Ford. His dedicated service to our community will always be remembered,” Jonesboro police Chief Tommy Henderson said. “Our hearts go out to the Clayton County Police Department and colleagues of K-9 Waro. The teenager is accused of shooting a Clayton police K-9 while authorities were attempting to arrest him. Stephon Ford, 17, was shot by police about eight hours after authorities initially made contact with him, Assistant Chief Bruce Parks said during an afternoon news conference. A teenager was fatally shot by Clayton County police Saturday following a manhunt that also left a police K-9 dead, according to the GBI on Sunday.
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