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DID YOU KNOW? Crisis in NC Prisons
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In this episode, Ardis Watkins from the State Employees Association of North Carolina shines a light on a critical issue affecting the state's correctional officers: insufficient starting salaries. Highlighted by the tragic 2017 Pasquotank Correctional escape and subsequent convictions for the murder of four staff members, the importance of adequate staffing and compensation becomes painfully clear.
While neighboring states offer starting salaries between $43,000 to $51,000, North Carolina lags behind at just $37,621. This salary discrepancy places the state among the lowest in the nation, raising concerns about safety and staff retention in its prisons. With efforts now extending to hiring 18-year-olds and part-time workers, the urgency for increased pay is underscored, illustrating that the situation is not just critical, but potentially deadly.
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