Over the weekend OANN and several news outlets reported that almost 100 inmates refused to return to their cells at MCF Stillwater in Minnesota. Two CO's were trapped in a control room and unable to leave. Fortunately this was resolved without injuries to staff or inmates.
This is a direct result of short staffing which leads to inmates spending more time in their cells, less time out and less time with programs.
This problem exists at the County level too. Inmates left in cells and staff being forced to work excessive amounts of overtime.
Being a CO is a dangerous job. Long hours and high stress are the norm. It's why there's a 55 retirement!
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