Inmates May be Allowed to Have iPads

Officials say West Virginia jail inmates could soon have access to Apple iPads and other digital tablets. The Charleston Daily Mail says that while discussions for the idea are very early on, state officials may consider allowing inmates to purchase or lease iPads and Android-based tablets with their commissary money. The Regional Jail Authority board thinks doing so could improve the quality of life behind bars and decrease fights, while benefiting the authority and inmates by generating revenue and providing extended access to online law libraries, GED classes and other rehabilitative resources.