Dodge County sheriff calls for changes at Waupun after nine charged in two inmate deaths

Waupun Correctional Institution. Image source: Department of Corrections.
Waupun Correctional Institution. Image source: Department of Corrections.

The Dodge County sheriff accused officials at the Waupun Correctional Institute of repeatedly ignoring proper procedures in the deaths of two inmates as nine people — including the outgoing warden — were charged with felonies.
Sheriff Dale Schmidt said Wednesday the state Department of Corrections refers to inmates as “persons in our care,” but failed to live up to that description.
“There must be...

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