{"id":35903,"date":"2023-01-05T00:50:20","date_gmt":"2023-01-05T00:50:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cjstudents.com\/index.php\/2023\/01\/05\/texas-criminal-justice-employees-disciplined-after-dallas-parolees-jailed-in-murder-cases\/"},"modified":"2023-01-05T00:50:20","modified_gmt":"2023-01-05T00:50:20","slug":"texas-criminal-justice-employees-disciplined-after-dallas-parolees-jailed-in-murder-cases","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cjstudents.com\/index.php\/2023\/01\/05\/texas-criminal-justice-employees-disciplined-after-dallas-parolees-jailed-in-murder-cases\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas criminal justice employees disciplined after Dallas parolees jailed in murder cases"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">Two employees of the state\u2019s criminal justice system were recommended for termination and others were disciplined after two men on parole with ankle monitors were arrested on murder charges in Dallas, according to a report released Wednesday by the governor\u2019s office.<\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">The report, authored by the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles and the Department of Criminal Justice, outlined legislative recommendations \u2014 just before the Legislature convenes this month \u2014 to prevent lapses in the state\u2019s parole oversight process. Recommendations included a criminal charge for people who cut off ankle monitors and law enforcement prioritizing arrest warrants for parolees under the highest level of supervision.<\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">The report did not find fault with the parole board\u2019s decision to release the two men, who were both serving time in prison for aggravated robbery convictions.<\/p>\n<article id=\"related-story-embed-LTUG4IAC5FG7RCPWB6YLYMRPH4\" data-oembed-type=\"related-story\" class=\"dmnc_features-article-body-embeds-related-story-module__JcIcO block w-full inline-block my-2 p-7 bg-gray-lighter border border-gray-light ignore-body-text secondaryBold secondaryBold-7\"><label class=\"dmnc_features-article-body-embeds-related-story-module__sYkbV pr-3 text-blue\">Related:<\/label><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"dmnc_features-article-body-embeds-related-story-module__bSb2K\" href=\"https:\/\/news.google.com\/news\/crime\/2022\/11\/07\/weeks-after-dallas-hospital-slayings-another-parolee-on-ankle-monitor-faces-murder-charge\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Weeks after Dallas hospital slayings, another parolee on ankle monitor faces murder charge<\/a><\/article>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">Gov. Greg Abbott last month <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/news\/crime\/2022\/12\/19\/abbott-orders-probe-after-2-dallas-parolees-with-ankle-monitors-accused-of-murder\/\" rel=\"noopener\">directed the agencies to probe<\/a> whether mistakes occurred in the supervision of Nestor Hernandez and Zeric Jackson. The agencies submitted the report to the governor. Both agencies confirmed they submitted the report, but declined to comment about their findings. They said they started investigating before Abbott\u2019s directive.<\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">The report did not detail whether other parolees with ankle monitors have been accused of murder or other violent crimes in recent years. Abbott did not request the agencies investigate the matter.<\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">In a letter to Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and state Speaker of the House Dade Phelan, Abbott wrote, \u201cIt is clear that the ankle monitors, a condition of their parole, were not effective in deterring or otherwise preventing these individuals from going on to commit violent crimes, resulting in three innocent lives being lost.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">Hernandez is charged with capital murder in the fatal shooting Oct. 22 of nurse <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/news\/crime\/2022\/10\/23\/suspect-in-methodist-dallas-hospital-shooting-has-history-of-violent-robbery-records-show\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Katie Annette Flowers and social worker Jacqueline Ama Pokuaa<\/a> at Methodist Dallas Medical Center. Hernandez wore an ankle monitor and had permission to be at the hospital for the birth of his child. Police said he accused his girlfriend of cheating on him, assaulted her, then shot Pokuaa when she went into the room to provide routine patient services. Flowers then looked inside the room and also was shot, police said.<\/p>\n<article id=\"related-story-embed-NZEXS72FXJDNVFALTMH4F7BUWU\" data-oembed-type=\"related-story\" class=\"dmnc_features-article-body-embeds-related-story-module__JcIcO block w-full inline-block my-2 p-7 bg-gray-lighter border border-gray-light ignore-body-text secondaryBold secondaryBold-7\"><label class=\"dmnc_features-article-body-embeds-related-story-module__sYkbV pr-3 text-blue\">Related:<\/label><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"dmnc_features-article-body-embeds-related-story-module__bSb2K\" href=\"https:\/\/news.google.com\/news\/crime\/2022\/11\/02\/dallas-police-to-release-footage-wednesday-of-methodist-hospital-shooting\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Terror, chaos erupt inside Dallas Methodist hospital during police standoff, footage shows<\/a><\/article>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">Hernandez was paroled in October 2021 after he served 80% of an eight-year prison sentence. He had previously violated curfew, but only spent 12 days in jail because of insufficient evidence, the report says. He later cut off his ankle monitor, which led to an additional 100 days confinement in the months before the Methodist shooting, the report says. Cutting off an ankle monitor is currently not a criminal offense, but rather an administrative violation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">Jackson faces a murder charge in the slaying of 39-year-old Brian Dillard, who was killed in Lake Highlands two weeks after the hospital shooting. Dillard was with Jackson\u2019s girlfriend, who told police she was in the shower when she heard a loud bang and found Dillard on the floor with the front door propped open against him, according to an affidavit. Police said Jackson\u2019s ankle monitor placed him at the home on Nov. 3 around the time of the shooting.<\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">The state probe found Jackson made 16 unapproved visits while on parole to his girlfriend\u2019s home, which is where the slaying occurred. Jackson completed 95% of an 18-year prison sentence when he was released on parole in May of last year. He\u2019d been denied parole four times, but was released after the fifth review. He was placed under the highest level of supervision, the report says.<\/p>\n<article id=\"related-story-embed-UFHITTLAJNFQDH6T67G6N6BDX4\" data-oembed-type=\"related-story\" class=\"dmnc_features-article-body-embeds-related-story-module__JcIcO block w-full inline-block my-2 p-7 bg-gray-lighter border border-gray-light ignore-body-text secondaryBold secondaryBold-7\"><label class=\"dmnc_features-article-body-embeds-related-story-module__sYkbV pr-3 text-blue\">Related:<\/label><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"dmnc_features-article-body-embeds-related-story-module__bSb2K\" href=\"https:\/\/news.google.com\/news\/2022\/12\/27\/dallas-county-jails-wait-time-on-felony-charges-creates-population-issue\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Dallas County jail\u2019s wait time on felony charges creates population issue<\/a><\/article>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">The killings last fall spurred widespread scrutiny over the use of ankle monitors, which were <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/news\/crime\/2022\/11\/02\/ankle-monitors-dont-prevent-violence-some-cops-prosecutors-and-aclu-agree\/\" rel=\"noopener\">criticized by Dallas police, prosecutors, the ACLU, researchers and residents<\/a>. Police say ankle monitors don\u2019t effectively keep violent criminals in line, while the ACLU and researchers argue they aren\u2019t actually rehabilitative. Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot has said most people comply while on electronic monitoring, but \u201cwe have also seen far too many times someone cut off their monitor and proceed to break the law.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">The state audit led to disciplinary action against five employees who oversaw Hernandez\u2019s case, according to the report. Two of those employees left TDCJ during the disciplinary process, two were disciplined and one was recommended for dismissal, the report says. Jackson\u2019s parole officer was also recommended for dismissal for not properly checking GPS coordinates and failing to follow policy. No additional information about the employees\u2019 statuses and why they were disciplined were immediately available.<\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">\u201cWe recognize the importance of our role in the Criminal Justice System and strive to carry out our missions to ensure public safety,\u201d the report said of TDCJ and the parole board, adding, \u201cour agencies will continue to improve upon our operations and minimize risk to the public.\u201d<\/p>\n<article id=\"related-story-embed-B3624PNMLNDL3ACTYYZA34VDII\" data-oembed-type=\"related-story\" class=\"dmnc_features-article-body-embeds-related-story-module__JcIcO block w-full inline-block my-2 p-7 bg-gray-lighter border border-gray-light ignore-body-text secondaryBold secondaryBold-7\"><label class=\"dmnc_features-article-body-embeds-related-story-module__sYkbV pr-3 text-blue\">Related:<\/label><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"dmnc_features-article-body-embeds-related-story-module__bSb2K\" href=\"https:\/\/news.google.com\/news\/crime\/2023\/01\/04\/police-at-scene-of-active-investigation-in-southeastern-dallas-ask-people-to-avoid-area\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Man in custody after long standoff near southeastern Dallas golf course<\/a><\/article>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">TDCJ said it re-trained Dallas parole officers and the parole division will conduct unannounced field audits and review supervision policies. The agency said it\u2019s \u201cinstituting changes in its oversight department\u201d to enhance its review processes, but did not elaborate. TDCJ plans to pilot a new supervision model \u201cthat is a team approach rather than parole officer specific,\u201d according to the report, which did not provide further detail.<\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">Abbott said in his letter Wednesday to Patrick and Phelan \u201cit is clear legislative action is needed.\u201d Patrick and Phelan\u2019s offices did not immediately respond to requests for comment.<\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">Abbott\u2019s letter added, \u201cTexas cannot allow violent criminals who jeopardize public safety back into our communities.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[ad_2]<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/news.google.com\/__i\/rss\/rd\/articles\/CBMikwFodHRwczovL3d3dy5kYWxsYXNuZXdzLmNvbS9uZXdzL3B1YmxpYy1zYWZldHkvMjAyMy8wMS8wNC90ZXhhcy1jcmltaW5hbC1qdXN0aWNlLWVtcGxveWVlcy1kaXNjaXBsaW5lZC1hZnRlci1kYWxsYXMtcGFyb2xlZXMtamFpbGVkLWluLW11cmRlci1jYXNlcy_SAaIBaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZGFsbGFzbmV3cy5jb20vbmV3cy9wdWJsaWMtc2FmZXR5LzIwMjMvMDEvMDQvdGV4YXMtY3JpbWluYWwtanVzdGljZS1lbXBsb3llZXMtZGlzY2lwbGluZWQtYWZ0ZXItZGFsbGFzLXBhcm9sZWVzLWphaWxlZC1pbi1tdXJkZXItY2FzZXMvP291dHB1dFR5cGU9YW1w?oc=5\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] Two employees of the state\u2019s criminal justice system were recommended for termination and others&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":35904,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[26],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-35903","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-policy"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cjstudents.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35903","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cjstudents.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cjstudents.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cjstudents.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cjstudents.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=35903"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/cjstudents.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35903\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cjstudents.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/35904"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cjstudents.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=35903"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cjstudents.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=35903"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cjstudents.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=35903"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}