Correctional officers struggle with suffocating 'prison smell' and more
Every time senior officers finished their shifts, they would take a shower and rub skin lotion into their hair. “What is that about? Did a nightclub open nearby? Are they getting ready to go there?” The same thing happened the next day, and the day after that. Leave work, shower, apply skin lotion to their hair. The behavior was repeated, and there was a certain order to it. It was almost like a…
Correctional officers at Incheon Detention Center are battling a persistent prison odor that has led to peculiar personal hygiene habits. After finishing their shifts, senior officers would shower and apply skin lotion to their hair, leaving colleagues perplexed about the ritualistic practice. This odd behavior continued day after day, prompting reporters to inquire about the cause.
The officers explained that the grimy prison smell is impossible to entirely eradicate, so they go to great lengths to cleanse themselves. Some shower multiple times a day, while others launder their uniforms repeatedly. One officer described the practice as a necessary ritual to rid themselves of the prison scent after working inside.
The issue becomes particularly notable as the rainy season approaches, exacerbating the lingering odor.
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