We have a very dangerous situation here at East Moline Correctional Center. As I have reported on my Facebook Page, an African American gang has been stealing from the inmates here. As the prison authorities will not allow us to lock our cells (as is required), we are easy targets. A few weeks ago, they stole about two-thousand-dollars worth of possessions from me, including food. Of course, I filed a grievance; however, the grievance was not passed along to Internal Affairs as it should have been. Moreover, the perpetrators have not been adequately punished—just a slap on the hands—and have continued their stealing activities. In fact, many of the inmates here are fearful of their lives, as it seems that the gang activity will continue unchecked.
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