State lists prison escapees online

Each Monday, The Eagle highlights a government record that is available to the public. Open records help people keep government in check and help them better understand how government affects their lives.

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The record: A list of Kansas Department of Corrections escapees.

Why you’d want it: For public safety.

Where you get it: Go to the department’s website at www.doc.ks.gov/escapees.

How much the record will cost: The information is free.

Deb Gruver