Criminal Justice
Another man died in the Harris County Jail, marking the facility’s 13th reported death this year
Posted on · At least 13 people have died while in custody at the Harris County Jail this year.
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Criminal Justice
County officials have created a ‘culture of death’ inside the Harris County Jail, lawsuit alleges
Posted on · The lawsuit accuses the county of failing to provide medical care while perpetuating a culture of violence inside the Harris County Jail.
Criminal Justice
County officials approve new positions, longevity pay at Harris County Jail to increase staff retention
Posted on · Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said about one-third of detention officers at the Harris County Jail leave the job every year due to low hourly pay and burnout.
Criminal Justice
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez blames ‘inefficient court system’ for increasing deaths in Harris County Jail
Posted on · Harris County Jail saw record number of in-custody deaths last year due to a persistent court backlog, an ever-growing inmate population and an insufficient number of staff, according to Gonzalez.