Kansas City firefighters rescued trapped jail employees from a malfunctioning elevator at Jackson County Detention Center.

Kansas City firefighters rescued trapped jail employees from a malfunctioning elevator at Jackson County Detention Center. This follows a failed fire inspection in April that highlighted broken or damaged fire sprinklers and concerns about elevator conditions. No elevators are fully operational, and a ransomware attack impacted maintenance and repairs. A new detention center is scheduled for 2026.

April 27, 2024
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