A new amendment ensures additional safety measures at the Houston County Jail.
With inmate workers working in the unit, security is needed to ensure no one tries to escape the jail.
“The prisoners that prepare meals there are more trusted than the general prison population, but there is still always a chance that something could go wrong,” said Chairman Brandon Shoupe.
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