Detention center stepping up security after inmates escaped | News
HARDIN COUNTY, KY (WAVE) – The Hardin County Detention Center is increasing security around its perimeter after four inmates escaped in the last six months.
The inmates escaped by digging a hole and crawling out under the fence.
[Related story: Inmates sought after Hardin County escape]
Jail officials put up more fences and poured concrete slabs about 18 inches wide and 10 inches deep under the existing fences.
[Related story: Inmate had leg up on Hardin County jail break]
Two of the escapes happened six months ago while the other two happened last week.
Three of the four inmates have been caught.
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