Harris County DA lays out priorities for his office, including how to deal with overcrowded jail
Newly elected Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare highlighted some of his administrative priorities at a community ...
New Tarrant jail chief praised by former colleagues as jail remains under fire for deaths
Tarrant County’s new jail chief brings with him a wealth of experience in county jail operations, according to his personnel ...
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23-year-old Harris County Jail inmate dies awaiting drug treatment facility transfer
Persistent understaffing and other issues have led to a string of failed state safety inspections at the Harris County Jail.
Harris County Jail will hire new detention officers after nearly $3M in spending approved
The Harris County Jail will hire 150 detention officers and 25 deputies this year after commissioners approved $2.85 million ...
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Harris County commissioners approve $2.8M to fund additional jail staff
County officials discussed Feb. 27 the ongoing need for jail staff that would address detention officers' unsustainable ...
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Harris County to spend $3 million on 150 detention officers to alleviate mandatory overtime
Harris County will hire 150 more detention officers and 25 deputies in a move to alleviate mandatory overtime requirements in the chronically overcrowded and understaffed Harris County Jail.
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Harris County inmate awaiting acceptance to state drug treatment facility dies of medical emergency, HCSO says
Texas — An investigation is underway after a 23-year-old inmate died at the Harris County Jail earlier this week, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office. Officials said the inmate ...