Harris County jail can be a model for the nationHouston Chronicle
The article offers information on the Chaplaincy Services Program initiated by Sheriff Adrian Garcia which aims to cut down recidivism in the Harris County Jail in Houston, Texas. It says that Garcia provided chaplains...
The FBI is launching investigations to review two separate deaths inside the Harris County Jail.Michael Stravato for The Texas Tribune HOUSTON —The FBI is opening civil rights investigations into the deaths of two men in Harris County Jail. Ina statementposted Monday afternoon, the FBI announced ...
The lawsuit only named Fulton County, a Democratic stronghold that includes most of the city of Atlanta and is home to 11% of the state's voters. But at least five other populous counties that tend to vote for Democrats also announced election offices would open over the weekend to allow h...
Steve Lowry, lead counsel, explained, “The care provided by this nursing home was horrific. The owner was using health insurance payments to fund his lavish lifestyle while depriving the nurse home residents of basic care. The large punitive damages award should serve as a wakeup call that th...
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Inmate sues Harris County Jail for his own medical recordsHouston Chronicle
The article discusses the emergency plans and procedures within the Harris County Sheriff's Office (HCSO). The author explains that the HCSO utilizes a continuity of operations plan (COOP) which incorporates emergency response guidelines, personnel safety routines, and inmate care regimens to combat ...
Outsourcing inmates: Harris County officials let jail crowding reach crisis proportions before dealing with it.Houston Chronicle
Clearing the jailhouse: Harris County takes a big step to counter jail overcrowdingHouston Chronicle