A dismissal procedure has been initiated following a request from the employee involved. The specific actions taken on the employee’s behalf, as well as the legality of her conduct, are currently under assessment. The Lithuanian Prison Service has issued a strong directive emphasizing that personal relationships between employees and convicts are incompatible with established ethical standards for correctional officers.
Such relationships are deemed to compromise the security of the institution and diminish public trust in the penal system. The context of these warnings is highlighted by recent incidents at the Vilnius prison. The facility has faced scrutiny over the past two days, reporting multiple issues.
Previous reports detailed two employees resigning within a short period due to intimate relationships with inmates. Furthermore, the Vilnius prison has been cited for separate incidents, including two officers found to be intoxicated on duty and a separate instance where a convict physically attacked and injured an officer. In response to these accumulating concerns, the authorities state that all potential violations are being addressed immediately.
The service confirms that appropriate measures, as stipulated by law, will be applied without exception in the event of any breaches of conduct within the prison system. These actions underscore the service’s commitment to maintaining professional integrity among its employees and ensuring the security of the Vilnius facility.
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