After nearly two years, West Virginia Governor Jim Justice has officially ended the state of emergency regarding staffing shortages in the state's Department of Corrections.
The emergency declaration, initially put in place to combat worker attrition and overcrowding in jails and prisons, saw the involvement of the West Virginia National Guard to provide interim support. With the proclamation signed by Governor Justice, the National Guard members have completed their mission, marking a significant shift in the state's approach to managing its correctional facilities.
This move signals a potential stabilization in the staffing levels of West Virginia's jails and prisons, addressing a critical issue that has plagued the state's correctional system for years.
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