Jail Guard Understaffing

Government Jack Walker,

Correctional, Parole Officer Vacancies In State Jails Reduced To Single Digits

After years of understaffing, West Virginia’s prison and jail system now has a correctional and parole officer vacancy rate below 10 percent. From May to August 2024, the vacancy rate for correctional officers in state-run facilities fell from 12 to 9 percent.

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Government Jack Walker,

National Guard No Longer Stationed In Correctional Facilities

As of May 10, no members of the West Virginia National Guard are stationed in state prisons or jails. This follows more than a year of National Guard support over understaffing.

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Government Jack Walker,

Regional Jails Undergo Investment Reform, Recruitment Efforts

Regional jails in West Virginia have long struggled with staffing and safety issues. Investment reforms and recruiting efforts from state leadership aim to solve these issues.

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Government Randy Yohe,

W.Va. Correction Commissioner Says Jails System Improving

Corrections Commissioner William Marshall said for the first time since COVID-19 hit, jail and prison guard vacancies have fallen below 1,000 - standing at 990.  We have a class of 55 right now that wi...

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