Major discipline · 2023[1]
TerminatedSuspended 129 days- Rank as reported
- SCPO
- Sustained charge(s)
- Falsification; Possession of contraband on State property; Improper or unauthorized contact with an inmate- Undue familiarity with inmate; .
- Separated while IA pending
- No
Plain-language summary (this site, from the cited record only)
SCPO Shanaya Henderson was terminated by the Dept Of Corrections in 2023, with the record also showing a 129 day suspension; both sanctions applied. The record states Henderson was removed from her position on 4/20/22 and admitted to communicating with the incarcerated population, including gambling and financial transactions, and to possessing unauthorized items on facility grounds. She also provided false statements during the investigation. The Civil Service Commission and OAL upheld the removal on 10/11/2023.
Synopsis as reported by the agency
4/20/22 Officer was removed from her position. Investigation revealed officer admitted to communicating with Incarcerated population including gambling and financial transactions. Officer also admitted to possessing items on facility grounds which were not issued by the correctional facility or authorized as permissible for retention or receipt. Officer also provided false statements during the investigation process. CSC & OAL upheld removal decision on 10/11/2023.