Despite initial concerns regarding safety and security, authorities at a correctional facility in New York have made the decision to permit inmates to witness the upcoming solar eclipse.
What prompted this change?
Following numerous requests from incarcerated individuals who expressed a strong desire to observe this rare celestial occurrence, prison officials revisited their initial prohibition on eclipse viewing. After consulting with experts, they concluded that with appropriate supervision and safety protocols in place, allowing inmates to partake in the eclipse could offer a positive and enlightening experience.
Ensuring safety during the event
- All viewing will occur in specified outdoor areas under the watchful eye of correctional officers.
- Inmates will be equipped with specialized eclipse glasses to safeguard their vision during the event.
- Rigorous guidelines will be enforced to prevent any disruption to normal prison operations during the viewing.
Overall, officials are confident that allowing inmates to witness the eclipse will foster a sense of connection to the outside world and ignite curiosity and wonder within the prison community.