US EditionMonitor visits jails in Georgia’s Fulton County and finds safety risks due to understaffing
- An independent monitor reports that significant understaffing in Fulton County jails creates 'serious safety risks for residents and staff.'
- The monitoring team identified a staffing crisis, noting that about 50% of posts were vacant during the 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. shift.
- The main jail is described as 'in an unacceptable condition and inadequately staffed,' which exacerbates safety issues.
- The sheriff criticized a recent vote, stating it does not tackle immediate safety issues within the jails.
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Sheriff: Jail's population 'much sicker' than in the past
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Shelby County's jail population is becoming "much sicker" and older than in past years, the Shelby County Sheriff's Office said Friday. Eight people have died in Shelby County jail custody this year. Two of those eight deaths were due to a heart condition and pneumonia, two were overdoses, two were suicide or probably suicide and two others are awaiting autopsy results, the sheriff's office said. There were 10 deaths reported in…
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The Seattle TimesMonitor visits jails in Georgia’s Fulton County and finds safety risks due to understaffing
ATLANTA (AP) — An independent monitor appointed to oversee an agreement meant to address dangerous and unhealthy jail conditions in Georgia'
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Monitor visits jails in Georgia's Fulton County and finds safety risks due to understaffing
An independent monitor said significant understaffing is a serious problem at jails in Georgia's Fulton County, creating safety risks.
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