Ms. Smith’s Apologist

Last night I received a response back on the Step 1 Grievance I filed on 7-28 concerning property officer Smith. Here is the response I received, signed by Warden Lester:

There is insufficient evidence to substantiate your allegation that Unit Staff was responsible for your property loss. No. FURTHER ACTION WARRANTED.

A typical non-sensical response. Below is a copy of the text of the Step 2 Grievance concerning this issue that I’m going to send in within the next two weeks. We’ll see what type of response I get back on the Step 2.

Rob


Step 2
Offender Grievance Form

Offender Name: Robert G. Will

TDJC: 999402

Unit: Polunsky

Unit where incident occurred: Polunsky

Give reason for appeal (Be specific): I am dissatisfied with the response at Step 1 because… I do not feel that there is sufficient evidence to substantiate the claim that an investigation was conducted concerning my Step 1 Grievance #2009200391. There is plenty of irrefutable empirical evidence to back up my “allegation.” Many other officers — including C.O’s Ancira, Landrum and Captain Bryant — witnessed the situation. Therefore, one can only assume that no investigation was conducted. Furthermore, arbitrary confiscation and theft of inmate property by Ms. Smith is a common occurrence. I guarantee that in the approximate 9 years Death Row has been housed on the Polunsky Unit no other officer has had more verbal and written complaints filed against him or her than Ms. Smith. It is hard to understand how she is able to continuously, knowingly, willingly and intentionally violate TDCJ CID policy, ACA standards, state and federal law in a completely unrestrained and unfettered manner, acting with absolute impunity. I once again respectfully request that my step I Grievance #2009200391 be properly investigated and addressed. Thank you for your time in this matter.

[Sent out: 10-12-09]

Date Written: 9-29-09, Tuesday