Yesterday we were all startled to hear this very strange alarm going off and then received alerts that a violent crime had occurred. We were told to stay inside and lock all doors and windows. The school was in lock down and all classes were cancelled. It was scary, but as the day went on hunger took over! Eventually buildings were cleared and students in housing were brought food. You can find out more about what happened here and here.
Then this morning I had a tour at the Gwinnett County Jail. Incredibly the man who caused our lock down was brought into booking the same time we were being shown that area.
I found the tour very interesting. The jail is a pre-trial facility and is quite different to most jails. It has most facilities onsite, like a court. They have inmates who perform work duties, like cleaning and preparing food, and some inmates who care for and train dogs and cats from the animal shelter. It is an environment I have never been exposed to before.
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