GALVESTON, Texas – Two correctional officers have been “relieved of duty” after a female inmate reported being sexually assaulted at Hospital Galveston, according to a release.
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), along with Hospital Galveston and the Office of Inspector General immediately opened investigations into the complaint.
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The inmate reported the two officers sexually assaulted her
The two correctional officers have been relieved of duty while both criminal and administrative investigations are ongoing.
Second sexual assault incident under investigation
Additionally, TDCJ and OIG are both investigating a second incident where a different female inmate alleged she was sexually assaulted at the beginning of the year.
In this incident, one officer was identified by name and two others were described. The officer identified by name and one of the officers described match those of the first incident mentioned.
The third officer has been off duty for a separate reason.
The names of the officers involved have not been released as investigations are ongoing.
The agency says a male officer(s) should not be alone with an individual female inmate. Additionally, staff cannot perform cross-gendered unclothed searches.