Saldaña bill enhancing security, dignity in correctional facilities passes Senate

OLYMPIA – A bill ensuring both security and human dignity within our state's correctional facilities passed the Senate on Monday.   Senate Bill 6187, sponsored by Sen. Rebecca Saldaña (D-Seattle), removes the previously set expiration date of June 30, 2024, effectively extending the Body Scanner Pilot Program at the Department of Corrections indefinitely.  Originally created to reduce strip searches, the expanded purpose of the body scanner program now explicitly encompasses the protection of human dignity. By leveraging new technology, these scanners aim to significantly reduce or eliminate the need for invasive strip searches, ensuring the dignity of incarcerated individuals.  “This bill prioritizes the safety of inmates and correctional staff without sacrificing human dignity, setting the ...

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