The Justice Department's inspector general reports a staffing crisis in federal prisons, including Sheridan, Oregon, leading to delayed medical care for inmates.

The Justice Department's inspector general reveals a staffing crisis at federal prisons, including the Federal Correctional Institution in Sheridan, Oregon, where low staffing levels have resulted in inmates waiting days or weeks for basic medical care. The Bureau of Prisons struggles to fill high-stress, low-paying jobs, leading to similar issues in facilities across the country. Staff express concerns about the situation and their exhaustion due to understaffing.