More prison workers to get pepper spray under expanded pilot program

摘要

Washington-Apilot program thatpro- vides prison workers with pepper spray as a safety measure has been expanded to six additional correctional facilities. Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA) announced the expansion Dec. 1. The program is similar to one Casey proposed in 2011 legislation in response to a Government Accountability Office report that found facilities allowing guards Lo carry pepper spray experienced lower assault rates.