A former prison officer has been handed a suspended prison term after admitting to a romantic relationship with an inmate. The case highlights the serious security and ethical breaches that can occur within the correctional system. The officer, whose name has been withheld to protect the identities of those involved, pleaded guilty to misconduct in a public office. The court heard that the affair took place over several months at a high-security facility. The relationship was discovered after an internal investigation was launched based on intelligence received by prison authorities.The prosecution detailed how the officer, who had been in her role for a number of years, had engaged in inappropriate communication and physical contact with t
