Corrections Guild ‘extremely fearful’ as more weapons infiltrate Kent jail

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Corrections officers have expressed their frustration after discovering multiple weapons within the Kent jail over the last couple of weeks.

Corrections officers have expressed their concern and frustration after discovering multiple weapons in Kent’s correctional facility’s laundry over the last couple of weeks.

“The King County Corrections Guild strongly believes that the only true way to prevent weapons and other prohibited items from entering the jail is for uniformed officers to maintain complete control over the entire process, from cleaning to collection and distribution,” Folk continued. “Relying on outside vendors or third-party service providers like Aramark, where security measures may be less stringent, poses a significant risk to the safety and well-being of both inmates and staff.

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