Unlocked and Unsafe: ABC15 investigation into broken Arizona prison doors

What's it like in a prison where cell doors don't lock? 'Jurassic Park.'

The ABC15 Investigators expose leaked surveillance videos and documents from inside Arizona's Lewis Prison. Experts call it of the most chaotic and dangerous environments they've ever seen.

- Investigations
  
  Unlocked and Unsafe: Videos expose AZ prison's broken doors
  
  Dave Biscobing
  
  9:45 PM, Apr 25, 2019
Take a look at the timeline of events since ABC15's initial investigation broke:
Scroll down to see our full coverage and click here to read the full report.

Investigations

A crime or retaliation? ABC15 investigates prison whistleblower facing charges

Dave Biscobing

4:06 PM, Sep 01, 2022
Prison Doors

Newly leaked Florence prison video shows inmates trap officers

Dave Biscobing

2:54 PM, Jul 14, 2021

Prison Doors

Leaked prison videos show brutal assaults, security failures

Dave Biscobing

9:45 PM, Jul 06, 2021

Investigations

Prison whistleblower files retaliation lawsuit

Dave Biscobing

4:51 PM, Jul 30, 2020

Unlocked and Unsafe: Videos expose AZ prison's broken doors

A crime or retaliation? ABC15 investigates prison whistleblower facing charges

Newly leaked Florence prison video shows inmates trap officers

Leaked prison videos show brutal assaults, security failures

Prison whistleblower files retaliation lawsuit

Lewis prison whistleblowers allege continued retaliation

State rehires, rescinds job offer to warden who let inmates set fires

Cell lock fixes delayed as officials change plans, pick different locks

Emergency motion demands AZ prison plan for COVID-19

Arizona prison whistleblower Gaby Contreras dies at 31

State reacts as prison whistleblower releases more evidence

Arizona prison guard union says cell door locks still broken

Prison whistleblower highlights lock problems, inmate beaten

New whistleblower says prison 'hiding' broken doors

New AZ prison director to make changes after ABC15 investigation

David Shinn becomes new Department of Corrections director

Joe Profiri will serve as Acting Director of ADC

Docs show prison officials' reaction to ABC15 lock investigation

Report on broken locks inside Lewis prison released

Ducey: Report from probe into broken prison locks is complete

AZ Department of Corrections Director Charles Ryan retiring

Officer feels betrayed after inmate avoids charges in prison attack

Corrections officers sue AZ over attacks, security failures

New video shows another prison with broken cell door locks

AZ prison lock issues were known for more than a decade

ABC15 obtains contract to investigate problems at Lewis Prison

Arizona lawmakers approve funding to fix Lewis prison door locks

FBI interviews whistleblower over safety issues in AZ prison system

Will Governor Ducey fire AZ prison director?

Two top AZ corrections officials to retire at end of June

TIMELINE: Investigation into Lewis Prison safety issues

New videos show inmates setting fires inside Lewis Prison

Retired AZ justices investigating prison door lock probe

Dept. of Corrections drops retaliation against whistleblower

New stabbings at troubled Lewis Prison

Lewis Prison whistleblower demands more transparency from state

DOC data: Broken locks led to 212 calls for backup in 3 months

Whistleblower details cover-up attempts at Lewis Prison

When did Arizona DOC know of broken cell locks?

Another murder blamed on Lewis Prison broken doors

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