FPSLREB Decisions

Indefinite suspension - Termination (disciplinary) - Breach of security - Contraband - Unprofessional relationship with inmate - Credibility - Prison guard - the employer indefinitely suspended and ultimately terminated grievor's employment for allegedly bringing contraband into the institution, having an unprofessional relationship with an inmate and sharing confidential information with inmates - subsequently her enhanced rehability status was also removed - the evidence established that the grievor had been seen meeting with inmates in the correctional office while information contained in other inmates' files was in full view - the grievor had been seen in inmates' cells, sitting on their bed, with her feet up on their bed or even lying on their bed - the grievor had developed a close relationship with one inmate and had devoted an inordinate amount of time to him, had shared food with him, had assisted him at his parole hearing - some religious tapes had been introduced into the penitentiary without approval and it was believed that the grievor was responsible for it - the grievor maintained that her manager had asked her to build up support and develop rapport with inmates and had told her she was doing good work - the adjudicator decided that the indefinite suspension and termination were justified, although the evidence did not support the allegation that the grievor had introduced contraband into the penitentiary - adjudicator also concluded that the evidence supported the removal of her enhanced reliability status. Grievances denied.