Vermont prisons were placed on lockdown on Wednesday for a statewide facility sweep to ensure the safety of staff and incarcerated individuals. This was the first lockdown of its kind since the Covid-19 pandemic began. The lockdown involved corrections staff searching all cells across the state to check for weapons or illegal substances. The lockdown was a pre-planned event and was not in response to any specific incident. The Department of Corrections spokesperson, Haley Sommer, stated that the lockdown was to prevent incidents similar to those that occurred in upstate New York where staff members were hospitalized after being exposed to an unknown substance.
While facility lockdowns are not uncommon for reasons like planned maintenance, statewide lockdowns are rare. Efforts to reach Vermont Defender General Matt Valerio for comment were unsuccessful at the time. The story is ongoing and will be updated as more information becomes available. This lockdown serves as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety and security of both staff and incarcerated individuals within Vermont’s prison system.
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