Law Prohibits Washington State Prisons from Manufacture of Guard Uniforms
Law Prohibits Washington State Prisons from Manufacture of Guard Uniforms
Innovative sewing practices by Washington state prisoners compelled state legislatures to enact a law that prohibits prisoners from making or assembling guards’ uniforms.
“There was some hanky-panky going in with the uniform making,” said Representative Maureen Walsh. “The seams were a little tight on the seat of the pants on the men, and there was some gap around the bra area on the women’s blouse... one lady told me she had a thick gap and you could look right into her shirt.”
The law went into effect on July 1, 2012. It ends a requirement that guards’ uniforms be bought from the state’s prison industries. The change was made by amending Chapter 220 with a nearly unanimous vote. See: 2012 House Bill 2346
Additional sources: The Seattle Weekly; the newstribune.com
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