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Tag: Jail Management: Page 2
Command
Oklahoma Sheriff, Her Deputies, and a K-9 Resign Over Dangerous Jail Conditions
Sheriff Terry Sue Barnett told local media a carbon monoxide leak that occurred last month and sent four employees to the emergency room had not been addressed, a proper fire alarm system wasn't in place and methane gases permeate the jail because of poorly-installed plumbing. She also said inmates had been shocked while taking showers because of exposed wiring.
March 21, 2019
Patrol
Utah Sheriff Resigns Over Funding Shortage
Saying that he has sent five emails to commissioners over the past two months with no response, Utah County Sheriff Jim Tracy unexpectedly announced his resignation Tuesday during the Utah County Commission meeting.
July 4, 2018
Patrol
California Jail Inmate Paid $5.9 Million Over Injuries Caused by Suicide Attempt
"An inmate in the day room told deputies that inmate Garza was standing on his desk in his cell, falling backwards and hitting his head," an action he repeated four to six times, the summary stated.
March 7, 2018
Patrol
AZ Sheriff Opens Special Jail Unit, Programs for Veterans
The Pinal County (AZ) Sheriff’s Office is opening a new veterans unit at its Adult Detention Facility. Now, any individual who is booked into the facility will get their veterans status verified through Veterans Affairs. If they are a veteran, they can opt to join the veterans unit, the Housing Unit for Military Veterans (HUMV).
November 7, 2017
Patrol
Hundreds of Chicago Jail Guards Called in Sick Sunday for Mother's Day
More than 200 jail officers in Cook County, IL, called in sick Sunday, forcing the facility to be placed on lockdown, officials said.
May 15, 2017
Patrol
Arizona Departments Open Joint Jail
The Gilbert-Chandler joint holding facility in Arizona opened for business December 1, 2014. This new jail is a collaborative effort between the Gilbert Police Department and the Chandler Police Department, designed to increase efficiency, better utilize resources, and save money.
December 3, 2014
Patrol
Wash. Man Shoots Marijuana Arrow at Jail
A Bellingham, Wash., man wrapped a baggie of marijuana around an arrow and fired it at the second-floor recreation area of Whatcom County Jail on Tuesday morning, Aug. 27, according to the sheriff's office.
August 28, 2013
Technology
Wash. Agency Sued Over Jail Video Surveillance
A dozen people arrested for drunk driving have sued the Puyallup (Wash.) Police Department for video recordings showing them naked while using the bathroom or changing.
August 25, 2013
Patrol
Ariz. Detention Officer Killed at Home
A Maricopa County (Ariz.) Sheriff's detention officer has succumbed to wounds suffered when he was shot at his west Phoenix home while getting ready for work.
August 7, 2013
Patrol
DEA to Pay $4.1M to Student Left In Holding Cell
The Drug Enforcement Administration has agreed to pay $4.1 million to a college student mistakenly left in a holding cell for five days who had sued the agency.
July 29, 2013
Gangs
How One Gang Corrupted 13 Baltimore COs
Anyone who has worked in the jail or prison for any length of time is probably aware of the psychological manipulation practiced by many sophisticated inmates and gangs. They commonly employ tactics designed as corruption ensnarement traps.
May 22, 2013
Patrol
2 Prisoners, Including Murder Suspect, Escape East Texas Jail
The men have been identified as 44-year-old Bryan Allen Tucker, who has been indicted on capital murder charges, and 39-year-old John Marlin King, who’s in jail on theft charges.
April 1, 2013
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