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| Union says guards at Kansas’ Lansing prison in danger after recent attacks by inmates |
| By kansascity.com |
| Published: 06/17/2014 |
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A state employees union has raised concerns about a recent attacks on guards at the Lansing Correctional Facility, but the state Department of Corrections says none of the injuries is serious. The Kansas Organization of State Employees has received reports that 10 guards were injured in five attacks between June 5 and June 9, The Topeka Capital-Journal reported. The union, which blames the increased violence on a lack of staff at the prison, said it has received reports that the guard injuries included broken teeth, a torn rotator cuff and fingers bitten down to the bone. “Inmates recognize the staffing situation and are increasingly testing the boundaries and response capabilities,” said Rebecca Proctor the union’s executive director. “Sadly, they are becoming more successful and emboldened. When our governor and the Legislature refuse to appropriately fund public services, including corrections, they send a clear message to the bad guys: it’s open season on the good guys.” Read More. |
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