Homeless District residents staying at a city-owned shelter in Southeast Washington could be at risk because of a malfunctioning metal detector, a lack of control over prescription medications and a faulty generator, the D.C. inspector general has found.

“These deficiencies could cause safety issues,” Inspector General Charles Willoughby wrote of conditions at the 801 East Housing Assistance Center. “Correcting these deficiencies will create a safer, more positive environment for clients at the 801 East shelter.”