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Corrections officers and jailers are calling for higher pay saying the stress of the job, low morale, and security issues are leading to a staffing problem.
They recently packed a budget committee meeting at Shelby County Commission.
So many showed up, the commissioners had to move their meeting to a bigger room.
Corrections officers work at the Penal Farm and Deputy Jailers at 201 Poplar.
Alan Lee is with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees and represents both groups.
