Toni Cole has been sentenced to a year in prison after she admitted her inappropriate relationship with a prisoner.
Toni Cole, a 29-year-old female prison officer, has been sentenced to one year in prison for misconduct in a public office. She engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a prisoner at HMP Five Wells, Northamptonshire, involving kissing, sitting on his lap, and exchanging 4,431 "sexualised or flirtatious" messages and calls, including a photo of underwear. Cole promised to alert the inmate if his cell was to be searched. CCTV footage confirmed their close interaction. She was arrested, and her phone was seized, revealing evidence of their relationship. Detective Inspector Richard Cornell emphasized that such behavior undermines public trust and will be dealt with severely. Cole's actions compromised safety and trust, leading to her conviction and imprisonment.
