Commentary: New Hampshire’s jail staffing challenge isn’t just about jails

By: Brian King

Outlets: NH Bulletin

Published: August 25, 2026

Words: 1,196

Last Updated: 15 hours, 2 minutes ago

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One of the most important staffing decisions we’ve made at the Carroll County Department of Corrections had nothing to do with hiring. We have made it possible for our population to use secure tablets for calling and messaging 24 hours a day.

Before that, people in our custody had to share a limited number of wall phones to call a spouse, child, attorney, or other important contact. Staff spent a surprising amount of …

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