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New study highlights Shelby County Jail crowding, disrepair, recommends 1,000 more beds
The study found the jail to be in a state of disrepair and said inmates have spent up to nine days in intake. Here's what else it found.
Commercial Appeal16d
Study recommends Shelby County Jail to have 1,000 more beds - The Commercial Appeal
The study was requested by Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner, ... That number is nearly 1,000 more than the current jail's rated ... This option would use Jail East as a booking area, ...
USA Today16d
Study recommends Shelby County Jail to have 1,000 more beds - For The Win
The Shelby County Jail may need about 1,000 more beds to house inmates over the next 20 years, a study conducted by the University of Tennessee County Technical Assistance Service found.
Detroit Free Press16d
Study recommends Shelby County Jail to have 1,000 more beds - Detroit Free Press
The Shelby County Jail may need about 1,000 more beds to house inmates over the next 20 years, a study conducted by the University of Tennessee County Technical Assistance Service found.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel16d
Study recommends Shelby County Jail to have 1,000 more beds - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The Shelby County Jail may need about 1,000 more beds to house inmates over the next 20 years, a study conducted by the University of Tennessee County Technical Assistance Service found.
Austin American-Statesman16d
Study recommends Shelby County Jail to have 1,000 more beds - Austin American-Statesman
The Shelby County Jail may need about 1,000 more beds to house inmates over the next 20 years, a study conducted by the University of Tennessee County Technical Assistance Service found.