Pepper Spray in Prisons Under Fire

A Delaware judge weighs whether to halt pepper spray use in prisons after ACLU sues, claiming inmates suffer prolonged agony due to inadequate decontamination. Prisoners say they’re sprayed even while restrained or subdued, and left in pain for days without proper cleaning. Though the Department of Correction boasts new training protocols, ACLU insists they fall short of manufacturer standards. The commissioner warns a ban could endanger staff and inmates, leaving officers with fewer tools to prevent violence. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/52b370d9b9102bd3