HELENA — There are just under 130 inmates at the Lewis and Clark County Detention Center.

Taking care of them and keeping the facility running is a significant task, as the jail is facing serious staffing shortages.

(Lewis and Clark County detention officers discuss the importance of their work) Lewis and Clark County detention officers share the importance of their job

Behind the barbed fences and high-security walls, dedicated professionals work around the clock to maintain safety, order, and accountability not just for those in custody, but for the entire community.

“Being here is not only important for the inmates, but for the people in the community,” Corporal Casey Schiefen says. “We are here to help everybody.”

Their job is already difficult, but right now there’s an added c

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