One jail watchdog called it "a complete breakdown in the operation of the jails"
The inspector general suggested using Nebraska National Guard members to fulfill some prison duties
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AWOL officers or those who call out sick for more than one day without documentation will face suspension for 30 days without pay
There are currently 858 correctional officer vacancies statewide
The Anamosa prison needs more than 30 correctional officers and nurses to be safe based on an assessment done more than a decade ago
The incident focused a new spotlight on the 30-year-old jail, which has long been plagued with complaints about sanitation, flooding, food and safety
Turn Key Health gave the jail trust a one-month deadline to increase the number of detention officers at the overcrowded 13-story facility
"It's never been so understaffed. It's never been so corrupt and it's never been so dangerous," the DA said
The state has struggled in recent years to attract and retain COs and its facilities remain chronically understaffed
Retention incentives, the 8.5-hour shift program and staffing to support statutory changes are included
Advocacy groups warned that privately built prisons won't address chronic violence and severe staffing woes
Filling more than 1,300 security vacancies and competing with county jails and hospitals for talent is also a focus in the budget request
The money is coming from dollars already allocated to the department, but hasn't been spent yet due to vacancies
Gov. Mike DeWine previously authorized the National Guard to help staff state prisons
While direct supervision is nothing new, some people still don't understand the benefits of the concept
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