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The correctional officers' union at the Allegheny County Jail wants to reinstate leg shackles for hospital transports. "We've had officers kicked in the head trying to restrain somebody. They've ...

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Allegheny County Jail corrections officers may be allowed to use leg shackles when taking incarcerated people to medical appointments if county council approves a measure repealing a portion of the ...