Bill Pfister wrote:intimidated
A prison manager who had a relationship with an inmate and
her colleagues into silence has been jailed.in a
Lauren Miller, 34, a custodial manager at HMP Doncaster, spent long
periods of time in the man's cell.
Police said suspicions grew among colleagues when he was given
privileges other prisoners were not afforded.
She was jailed for nine months after earlier admitting misconduct
public office.officer at
South Yorkshire Police said Miller began working as a prison
Doncaster in April 2021 and moved up the ranks to become custodialaround
manager - the most senior uniformed officer in a jail.
'Deplorable and shameful'
The role meant she was responsible for dealing with and managing
300 inmates at the category B prison and in early 2023, staff onthe
wing noticed she had become close to one particular inmate.sudden
Miller, of May Close in Thurnscoe, resigned in May 2023 and her
exit prompted an investigation into her links with the man.anti-corruption
Det Sgt Gareth Gent, who heads up the force's prison
unit, said it was established that Miller was "in phonecommunication
with the inmate where their relationship was discussed".into
He said when colleagues raised suspicions, Miller "forced them
silence and went to desperate lengths to stop this relationshipbecoming
public knowledge".conduct was
Sentencing Miller, a judge at Sheffield Crown Court said her
"deplorable and shameful" and described her as"corrupt" and "a disgrace".
Bill Pfister wrote:
A prison manager who had a relationship with an inmate and intimidated
her colleagues into silence has been jailed.
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