The temporary shutdown of a county jail in Kansas has drawn renewed attention to a growing staffing crisis in correctional facilities statewide, according to law enforcement leaders.
Cloud County Jail Forced to Close Temporarily
The Cloud County Jail in north-central Kansas was recently shut down due to severe staffing shortages.
Cloud County Sheriff Ken Davis said the closure followed the unexpected resignation of three employees, combined with noncompetitive wages that made hiring replacements difficult.
At the time of the closure, the jail had only eight staff members, even though at least 12 are required to operate the facility safely…