Waupun Prison Crisis: Warden and Officers Charged Amid Lockdown Deaths and Staffing Shortages
WAUPUN, Wis. — An ongoing investigation at Waupun Correctional Institute has seen charges laid against the warden and eight correctional officers following the deaths of four inmates during a prolonged eight-month lockdown, authorities said. The facility cited severe staffing shortages as a key reason for the extended security measure. The local focus on such incidents has often pointed to systemic issues within correctional facilities, with less emphasis on the experiences and challenges faced by the …