By: Associated Press//November 1, 2017//
By: Associated Press//November 1, 2017//
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Department of Corrections says it’s reducing the use of pepper spray on inmates at its troubled juvenile prisons by making a variety of changes to its policies and practices.
An attorney for the state provided details in a federal court filing as required by a judge’s July ruling requiring a dramatic reduction in the use of pepper spray, solitary confinement and shackles on inmates.
The filing made on Tuesday says staff at Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake has increased activities such as basketball games and exercise programs to keep youth busier and prevent situations that can’t be managed without the use of pepper spray.
The training of guards on how to dangerous situatijons has also increased and an incentive program to encourage good behaviors has also been developed.
The prisons are now locked down for a security sweep.