Public Safety
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The Cuyahoga County Jail has been marred by significant mismanagement and a series of troubling incidents over the past five years. These news stories capture many of the critical issues faced by the Cuyahoga County Jail..
Mismanagement of the Cuyahoga County Jail Over the Last 5 Years
High Number of Deaths and Inhumane Conditions
Nine individuals have tragically lost their lives in the Cuyahoga County jail system. The causes of death include suicides and drug overdoses, shedding light on the dire circumstances within the facility. In fact, the U.S. Marshals Service has described the jail as "inhumane". Reports indicate that inmates were subjected to punitive measures, such as food withholding, and pregnant women were forced to sleep on mats.
-"The Crisis at the Cuyahoga County Jail, Explained" - Cleveland Magazine
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Corruption and Investigations
Cuyahoga County has also faced corruption within its government ranks, with investigations ongoing for more than two years. The county prosecutor's office initiated an investigation into corruption within the county government, shedding light on potential connections to the jail mismanagement. The probe aimed to uncover instances of malfeasance and corruption within the county government structure.
-"Where the Remaining Cases in the Cuyahoga County Corruption and Jail Investigations Stand" - Cleveland.com
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The Cuyahoga County Jail has faced significant mismanagement and a multitude of issues over the past five years. The high number of deaths, inhumane conditions, corruption investigations, and the involvement of key county officials paint a troubling picture of the jail's management. It is crucial for authorities to address these problems, implement reforms, and ensure the well-being and safety of the inmates in their custody.
Now is the Time
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Make the Sheriff’s office independent from the politics of the Executive’s Office by making it an elected office - placing the choice in the hands of the electorate.
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Restoring to the elected Sheriff the chain of command and the operations and functions of the Sheriff’s Office and the jail
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Restore best practices for jail operations and implement them. transparency and accountability measures to remove our county jail from the lowest rankings for jails nationwide.
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Restore the trust and confidence of the citizens of Cuyahoga County.