Jackson County Sheriff Presser Responds To Jail Crisis

The new jail opened with a great deal of disappointment and controversy . . . This week the Sheriff offers a point-by-point rebuttal that hopes to win back support after so much outcry and inmate deaths have eroded confidence. 

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The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office issued a press release Tuesday addressing allegations of improper treatment of detainees at the county’s detention center.

“The Sheriff’s Office takes all allegations seriously,” the release read.

Jackson County authorities said many of the allegations “may have been initiated by detainees who merely want to urge others to bond them out,” but said each complaint is reviewed and investigated to ensure dignity, fairness and respect is given to all inmates.

The Sheriff’s Office said allegations have raised issues with plumbing and facility concerns, access to recreation and tablets, the introduction of illegal drugs and a pair of recent inmate deaths.

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Jackson County Sheriff's Office addresses allegations of poor treatment of detainees

"The Sheriff's Office takes all allegations seriously," the release read.