LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Safety concerns are once again plaguing the Nevada Department of Corrections after two envelopes with a suspicious "powdery substance" were sent to a Las Vegas courthouse.
Two inmates at the Ely State prison have been accused of sending the two envelopes, though no charges have been announced while the investigation is ongoing. So far, the substance from one of the envelopes has been identified as "a non-harmful substance," while the other is still being processed.
This incident, as well as another in which an inmate serving a life sentence escaped, has brought a slew of questions about security measures at the facility.
Paul Lunkwitz, the president of the Nevada Fraternal Order of Police, says he's "not surprised" by these recent events. He says these events reflect a long history of neglect and indifference toward staff by higher-ups, which has caused problems with staff retention.
These staffing issues, according to Lunkwitz, have created severe security troubles at various correction facilities in the state. He claims the main way to solve these issues involves addressing pay disparity.
