Crime
Georgia prison inmates lose hot water privileges after suffering multiple burns
Inmates on the Gwinnett County Jail in Lawrenceville, Georgia, lost their water heating devices after using the device to attack others with water as much as 220 degrees Fahrenheit, causing serious injury.
In an announcement, the prison commander Col. Benjamin Hayes said the machine was removed after complaints from family and friends of inmates. There have been no less than 4 cases where prisoners were attacked with boiling water and two more cases involving staff. The prison tried to lower the water temperature, nevertheless it proved futile.
“We understand these changes may cause inconvenience, but are necessary to maintain the safety, security and cleanliness of the facility. We were the only facility in the Atlanta metropolitan area that provided hot water for inmates to prepare coffee and other items purchased at the commissary,” Hayes said. “These hot water units are an amenity we have provided for years, but unfortunately we have had to take these drastic steps to prioritize safety.”
On the plus side, WSB2-TV reports, inmates still have hot water for private hygiene purposes.
This fall, the county became famous Theresa Bell, Gwinnett County Jail supervisor arrested for easy battery September 27. It is unclear who Bell attacked, but in accordance with an announcement released by the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office, the act occurred while she was at work.
Bell, “The five-year employee was found to have violated several Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office policies,” the office said.
Sheriff Keybo Taylor reinforced the county’s commitment to making sure the power’s security. She also expressed the county’s commitment to hiring individuals who adhere to standards and maintain respect for everybody at the power.