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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 9, 2017
ODOC DIRECTOR STATEMENT REGARDING VIDEO OF LARC EMPLOYEES
Oklahoma City - "On May 9, 2017 management at the Oklahoma Department of
Corrections (ODOC) was made aware of a video posted online that was recorded at
the Lexington Assessment and Reception Center (LARC). The video was recorded by
a hidden camera and posted to the YouTube page of a former employee. Our
records show that the former employee resigned from the Oklahoma Department of Corrections in December of 2016
and the video was posted in April of 2017. While much of the language on video was
unprofessional, and crude by employees who were unaware they were being
videotaped, there were comments on the videos that prompted an internal
investigation by the ODOC.
I want to be very clear, this type of behavior and
expression of opinion is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. After watching
the video a LARC supervisor has been suspended pending further investigation. The
ongoing investigation at LARC surrounding this incident will be organized through
our Office of Inspector General. I have visited most of our facilities throughout
the state and I can say that what was captured on this video does not reflect the
many hardworking, and respectful employees at the department."
Director Joe M. Allbaugh
Oklahoma Department of Corrections
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Media Contacts:
Mark Myers, Communications Director
mark.myers@doc.ok.gov
(405) 425-2565
(405) 306-9014
Mark Beutler, Public Information Manager
mark.beutler@doc.ok.gov
(405) 425-2520
(405) 581-5376
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