Charleston County Sheriff's Office gives News 2 a behind the scenes look at the Al Cannon Detention Center

An inside look into the Charleston County jail under new administration

The Charleston County Jail has historically been surrounded by news of inmate deaths, concerns inside the facility and even a federal investigation, but a new administration says they are hoping to make major changes.

Charleston County Sheriff's Office gives News 2 a behind the scenes look at the Al Cannon Detention Center

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - The Charleston County Sheriff's Office gave News 2 a behind the scenes look at the Al Cannon Detention Center on Tuesday. Sheriff Carl Ritchie was sworn in back in January and said he is working to provide transparency in his administration. The sheriff hired a new jail administrator, Stan Davis, who spoke about the improvements made over the past couple months. These include a focus on holding staff accountable, …