Prison Overtime Crisis in Nevada | Las Vegas News

Nevada prisons are drowning in $4.1 million in overtime costs—mostly due to staff shortages and medical escorts—forcing tough cuts to rehab programs and visitation hours to free up personnel. A $53 million shortfall last year pushed officials to slash services, with the director warning that restoring them would spike costs again. A new study urges hiring more staff at High Desert State Prison to boost safety, reduce incidents, and cut overtime—especially as synthetic drugs like K2 fuel overdoses. Lawmakers are also pushing for better medical staffing, with the department turning to contract physicians in rural areas where recruitment is tough. 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/0a65873b0099f9f0