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Lack of jail transition funds criticized
By The Dallas Morning News
Published: 01/04/2008

TEXAS - Consultants with a federal correctional agency have criticized Dallas County commissioners for failing to fund a transition team to plan for the opening of a different type of jail. The National Institute of Corrections, a training and support agency within the Justice Department, said further delays could pose a public safety threat.

But Sheriff Lupe Valdez said construction delays that have postponed the opening of the four-story south tower have actually helped, giving county officials more time to put together a transition plan. Read more.

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