Inappropriate sexual contact between a female correctional officer and an inmate at Lexington Assessment and Reception Center has resulted in her arrest.
The Oklahoma Department of Corrections Office of Inspector General received a Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) complaint on March 28 and immediately launched an investigation.
The correctional officer, Jennifer Marie Root, was removed from her post at 9:25 a.m. to be interviewed and positively identified. She was formally terminated and arrested at 3:55 p.m. and then transported to the Cleveland County Detention Center.
“We do not tolerate this type of behavior from any staff member,” said Executive Director Steven Harpe.
“It is our mission to provide the safest environment possible for those incarcerated in Oklahoma. We will continue to remove bad actors and spotlight our dedicated staff who fulfill our mission.”
ODOC takes seriously the safety and well-being of all those in our care and will work with local law enforcement officials to prosecute the officer to the fullest extent of the law.
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