Inmates Turn Tablets Into Weapons | Seattle News

Inmates in Washington prisons are turning shattered tablets into deadly weapons, including shanks and tattoo guns, after officers were injured in recent attacks. Once meant to help inmates stay connected and access legal aid, the devices are now being broken and repurposed for dangerous uses. The Corrections Guild is demanding immediate action, warning that current policies are too lax and that another deadly incident is inevitable if nothing changes. Officials acknowledge the problem but say they’re restricting privileges and seeking restitution — a response the guild says is insufficient, especially since inmates keep getting new tablets after breaking them. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/265655e17183664c