Maryland Prison Staffing Crisis | Dover News

Dover News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 27, 2026 · 1m

Maryland lawmakers are sounding the alarm over a dire staffing crisis at the state’s largest men’s prison, demanding urgent action to hire and retain staff to ensure safety for inmates, staff, and the public. Led by State Senator Mary Beth Carozza, the Eastern Shore Delegation is rallying behind a letter to Governor Wes Moore calling for sensible hiring reforms — particularly tackling the crippling one-year delays in background checks that are driving away qualified candidates. With public health and security at stake, the delegation is pushing for a collaborative solution to fix a broken…