Ten state prison employees from the treasure coast remain on administrative leave for their alleged involvement using stun guns on children. The incidents took place at the Martin Correctional Institution in Indiantown and the Indian River Correctional Institute in Vero Beach."We want to conduct a thorough investigation and make sure that this is appropriately addressed," said Martin Correctional Institution Warden, Thomas Reid.
He says five of his employees were placed on administrative leave Monday for using a stun gun on children. Reid's report says the correction officers wanted the kids to feel the sensation of the gun.
None of the children, ranging in ages 8 through 14 was seriously hurt, but the Department of Corrections says some parents may be concerned with the temporary pain and lack of proper judgment by employees.
All of the employees involved have been placed on paid administrative leave, including Annette Ennis, a longtime secretary at the prison.
In addition to five employees at martin, another five employees at the Indian River Correctional Institute in Vero Beach have been put on leave for shocking children with stun guns on take your child to work day.