Earlier today, my friend was brought into a lieutenant’s office in the presence of the lieutenant, counselors and psychological staff, including Mr. Carpenter and Mr. Emerson. James has diagnosed PTSD stemming from witnessing a fatal attack involving a lanyard at a previous facility, which prevents him from wearing anything around his neck. Although he was carrying the lanyard in clear visibility to remain in compliance, officers and staff forcibly held him to the ground, placed the lanyard around his neck, and mocked him while he suffered a severe mental breakdown.
This treatment is unacceptable, humiliating, and actively exacerbating his trauma. Despite repeatedly bringing his medical concerns to the facility’s clinical staff, he continues to face harassment regarding this condition.