Throughout the pandemic, Cuyahoga faced a shortage of correctional officers due to illness. This issue was exacerbated by the fact that the jails were already short-staffed for the level of individuals incarcerated.
In December, the Ohio Governor Mike DeWine authorized county administrators to use national guard members to assist correctional officers.
Video:
This youtube video includes Adam Chaloupka (Ohio Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association) discussing staffing issues:
https://youtu.be/veLhwXP35TQ?si=jqY0K7IS1xlyiZmm
