‘Band-Aid on the problem’: Past raises haven’t fully solved Wisconsin prison staffing problems

‘Band-Aid on the problem’: Past raises haven’t fully solved Wisconsin prison staffing problems

Reading Time: 7 minutes Click here to read highlights from the story Boosting corrections officers’ pay initially helped address chronic staffing shortages in Wisconsin prisons, but vacancies have been rising again in recent months.  Corrections officers say the trend is predictable as new officers, attracted by competitive starting wages, discover the demands of the work. Improving training, safety and workplace culture would help, they say. …