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Interview with Karl and Wilford

JM: What clothes could you have brought in to wear in the jail (underwear, socks, etc.)?
Karl: You were issued three pairs of tighty-whitie shorts that were laundered and re-used, which is gross, especially considering that even upstate you are issued new. You are also issued three T- shirts (used) and 2 jumpsuits that you generally have to turn in several times before you get one that fits. You could also get an orange "hoody" sweatshirt, upon request, if they were available. You also were issued three pairs of (used laundered) white socks and one pair of cheap made in China sneakers that provided no arch support whatsover. If your family brought you sneakers, you were permitted to have those.
Wilford: none. niagara county jail does not allow you to have any clothes brought in or keep any clothes that you were arrested with. they must be bought on commissary

JM: If you had a set uniform, what did it look like? Please be specific about each piece of clothing issued to you.
Karl: Yes. it was a blue jumpsuit with "NIAGARA COUNTY JAIL" emblazoned on one leg and the back.
Wilford: the uniform is a big blue jump suit. its a one piece with buttons. the also give you 1 white t shirt one pair on white underwear and 1 pair of socks and 1 towel. other clothing must be bought on commissary

JM: Were there any assigned clothes in high demand that an inmate should look for when getting clothing assigned?
Karl: Yes. Hoody-type sweatshirts were always in high- demand and in short supply.
Wilford: no not that i know of. everybody gets the same thing.

JM: Was the clothing different between men and women?
Karl: Yes. The women wore a beige/brown jumpsuit, and I am not sure what underwear they were issued, as I never personally saw that.
Wilford: womens jump suits are beige as mens are blue

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