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Jail population a crisis level
By ktar.com
Published: 09/19/2011

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Managers of the Coconino County Jail say the inmate population has reached "crisis" levels for the third time in three years.

The county Sheriff's Office said the surge in prisoners is making it harder to manage various groups of inmates in a way that prevents conflict and is reducing how much money the jail can make from renting beds to state and federal agencies.

And if the problem persists, the jail might have to erect a "tent city" next summer to handle the overflow, especially if it must house more state prisoners for free.

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