WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — In August 2022, the Sedgwick County Jail was understaffed by 50%. This meant that every guard was responsible for 70 inmates at one time. This presented serious safety concerns. Sedgwick County Sheriff Jeff Easter attributed the 16-hour shifts to high rates of turnover. A pay raise…Read More
Sedgwick County Jail addressing safety issues to attract new detention deputies
