Inmates say jailers are skimping on toilet paper
By: Associated Press | ∞
FAIRFIELD -- Toilet paper is at the center of a new controversy in Solano County jails.
Inmates say jailers are holding back on the precious paper commodity.
But jail officials say they give inmates toilet paper when they ask for it.
And officials say the requests are frequent, because inmates use the paper product in several ways. Inmates wet, mold and dry out the paper into artistic and functional pieces like cup holders, sculptures and even weapons, officials say.
"I've even seen a toilet paper model of Abraham Lincoln sitting in a chair," said Don Davis, a 14-year veteran jailer.
The average American uses 8.6 sheets of toilet paper with every trip to the restroom, according to Procter and Gamble, manufacturers of Charmin toilet paper. That an average of 57 sheets of toilet paper per day.
But Solano County jail inmates use an average of 208 sheets per day, according to a comparison of the jails' inmate population and county purchasing reports. The Solano County Sheriff's Department says about $45,000 was spent on toilet paper last year.
More Stories
Advertisement
- CHARGERS: Sproles carries Bolts to playoff win over Colts (3924)
- SOLANA BEACH: Pregnant woman, fetus killed in I-5 hit-and-run (3916)
- OCEANSIDE: Killer may be granted parole (3699)
- ENCINITAS: Carlsbad has questions about Encinitas shopping center plan (3090)
- SEEN AND HEARD: Peyton's place not San Diego (2560)
Advertisement