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Food inside American jails and prisons looks very different from what most people imagine. Menus are shaped by budget limits, safety rules, nutrition standards, and the need to serve thousands of ...

When we think about food in jails, the first thing that comes to mind is probably bland, institutional meals designed to keep costs low. Unfortunately, this reputation is well-earned. Many inmates are ...

Lieutenant Thomas Conrad was standing in a control room in Nashville’s new central jail when he noticed something off with one of the key rings hanging on the wall. It was midday on December 30, 2019, ...