The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services Inspector General releases a report on a use of force investigation at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution.
The report details a June 2021 incident when an inmate was shot about 200 times with rubber bullets, pepper balls, and bean bags after he threatened staff and caused a disturbance that lasted for several hours.
The report says corrections officers mishandled the situation and did not follow regulations.
The report suggests Nebraska corrections update its use of force policy to include attempts at de-escalating a situation with the assistance of mental health professionals.
(Picture from Nebraska Department of Correctional Services)