In 2005, three Washington County jail guards were arrested and charged for engaging in sexual acts with inmates. The incidents raised concerns about the policies at Purgatory Correctional Facility, particularly regarding male guards being alone with female inmates in areas without video surveillance. Despite these prior incidents, subsequent cases of sexual misconduct occurred, indicating systemic issues within the facility’s oversight and policies.
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