The correctional officers’ union at the Allegheny County Jail wants to reinstate leg shackles for hospital transports.
“We’ve had officers kicked in the head trying to restrain somebody. They’ve suffered concussions, and we’re making these tackles right in the emergency room, right around the general public,” said Brian Englert, president of the union representing corrections officers. “This is mainly for public safety.”
Englert has gathered more than 500 signatures from county residents so the Allegheny County Council could bring back the restraints…