What Happened When Prisoners Started Vaping
Synopsis
33 jails in Kentucky now use Jamie Mosley's e-cigarette, designed to help inmates cope with withdrawal after the state banned tobacco products in the mid-2000s.
Synopsis
Jamie Mosley, the jailer of Laurel County, Kentucky, developed an e-cigarette called 'cross bar' after the state banned tobacco products in jails in the mid-2000s. The ban aimed to reduce secondhand smoke but complicated Mosley's job, as many inmates faced withdrawal symptoms. The cross bar is designed to prevent misuse as a weapon and minimize fire hazards. Mosley interacts with 550 inmates daily and participates in events like the American Jail Association to address challenges in correctional facilities.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet Jamie Mosley, the jailer who invented e-cigarettes for inmates.
- Find out how Kentucky's tobacco ban led to new challenges for jailers.
- See the impact of e-cigarettes on inmate behavior and rehabilitation.
- Discover the ethical questions surrounding profit from inmate needs.
Did You Know
- Jamie Mosley is the jailer of Laurel County, Kentucky.
- Kentucky banned all tobacco products in jails in the mid-2000s.
- Mosley developed the Cross Bar e-cigarette to prevent inmates from using it as a weapon.
- The Cross Bar e-cigarette is available in 33 different flavors.
- Inmates consider e-cigarettes a luxury item at the commissary.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jamie Mosley?
Jamie Mosley is the jailer of Laurel County, Kentucky, and a successful inventor who created an e-cigarette designed for use in jails.
What problem did Kentucky's ban on tobacco products in jails create?
The ban made inmates healthier but also created volatile situations for jailers, as many inmates were coming in intoxicated and without cigarettes.
What is the name of the e-cigarette designed for jails?
The e-cigarette designed for jails is called Cross Bar.
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