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State penitentiary budget seeks body cameras, tasers and ballistic vests; tattoo‑removal grant not awarded
Summary
Department of Corrections officials asked the committee to fund body cameras, tasers and new ballistic vests for staff and described other NDSP budget changes including resident payroll, a small capital request and an unfunded tattoo‑removal proposal.
Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation officials told the Appropriations committee that the North Dakota State Penitentiary’s base budget is about $42 million and the executive recommendation is roughly $52 million, largely driven by salary and fringe increases.
Michelle Zander said NDSP’s operating request includes about $7.8 million for food, clothing and other operating items and listed several decision packages that would restore temporary and overtime pay and add safety equipment. The penitentiary requested body cameras and…
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