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Prison Officer Jailed for 15 Months Over Inmate Relationship and Illicit Phone Use

A joint anti-corruption probe used phone records to link her to a mobile inside HMP Manchester.

Overview

  • Amie Turner, 34, pleaded guilty at Manchester Crown Court to misconduct in public office and encouraging the use of a mobile phone in prison.
  • She received a 15-month custodial sentence after investigators said she communicated with multiple mobiles, including one located within HMP Manchester.
  • The case began when intelligence reports raised concerns about her conduct in April 2016, prompting a formal investigation.
  • Court reporting states she formed an inappropriate relationship with an inmate and smuggled contraband into the prison.
  • Detective Inspector Brian Morley of NWROCU said the case underscores the consequences of prison corruption and pledged continued action with partner agencies, urging reports of suspicious behavior.