Brandi Cannon, an inmate, escaped by slipping out of her handcuffs and pulling a fire alarm. However, authorities managed to recapture her. Georgia authorities initially arrested her for burglary, drug possession, and other crimes on February 2, 2024.
“Inmate Brandi Marie Cannon was being treated at the hospital. This was after she informed officers that she swallowed drugs before being taken to jail,” the Clayton County Sheriff’s office said in a press release.
Georgia authorities received a call about a suspicious person and captured Cannon about a mile from the hospital. Authorities say she broke into a home and vehicle to avoid arrest during a chase.
Authorities have charged the inmate with two counts of theft, two counts of obstructing law enforcement officers, and giving a false name. She also faces charges of identity fraud, possession of tools during a crime, and possession of marijuana and a controlled substance.
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As well as two counts of burglary, two counts of entering an automobile, false fire alarm, and escape. When the authorities found Cannon, she led them on a chase. “Inmate Cannon took off running, and the foot chase was on,” the sheriff’s office said in a press release.
The suspect allegedly “broke into a citizen’s house and car before Clayton County Chief Green took her into custody,” according to the sheriff’s office. This is not the first time Georgia authorities have dealt with a security breach involving inmates.
In the last quarter of 2023, Georgia authorities also experienced a slip-up in tight security, similar to Cannon’s escape, after four inmates escaped prison. The escapees were dangerous criminals who were facing severe charges.
At the time of their escape, officials said the four inmates left the jail through a damaged window in a shared space area and a cut fence. Then, a blue Dodge Challenger pulled up to the prison and helped the inmates escape from the property.
One of them is a murder suspect who allegedly strangled his ex-girlfriend with a shoelace. Another one is a gang member who was serving a 15-year sentence for aggravated assault and drug charges.
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Authorities also accuse the other two of grave crimes such as firearm possession and drug trafficking. Additionally, they accuse them of shooting at people’s homes and cars. The authorities managed to catch and return them to jail by November 2023.
However, these incidents exposed the poor working conditions in the correctional facilities in Georgia. Many officers and workers complained about the lack of staff and resources. One officer said he could not do his job properly because he was often the only one on duty.
He said that he could not handle specific emergencies without backup. There has been a rise in incidents of violence, inmate escape attempts, and contraband smuggling in prisons and hospitals for inmates.
These incidents seriously threaten the safety of the staff, the public, and the inmates. Therefore, the staff calls for tighter security in these facilities to prevent such incidents and maintain order and discipline.
There are several measures that the police can take to tighten security in prisons and hospitals for inmates. Some examples of these measures are; monitoring the activities and movements of the inmates and detecting any weapons or illegal items.
Implementing stricter rules and regulations to deter the inmates from engaging in violence, escape attempts, or other illegal activities. As well as increasing the frequency and intensity of searches and inspections to confiscate contraband or evidence of misconduct. Also, more trained and qualified staff should be hired to supervise and manage the inmates.
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