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| Sheriffs want legislative action on county jail overcrowding, reimbursement |
| By magnoliareporter.com |
| Published: 06/09/2014 |
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The Arkansas Sheriffs Association has issued a statement calling on the state government to help sheriffs ease overcrowding in county jails. "This is a dire situation in our county jails and in our communities across the state," said Ronnie Baldwin, Arkansas Sheriffs Association executive director. "The sheriffs of Arkansas have decided to engage legislators and set the tone for this issue being added to the call for a possible special session this summer. Frustrations continue to rise for sheriffs as they consider the public safety in their communities." Ultimately, Gov. Mike Beebe can green light this issue on the call for a special session. County jails are dangerously bloated with more than 2,714 state inmates collectively, the statement said. Baldwin said Arkansas sheriffs encourage their legislators to push for this crisis to be included in any special session forthcoming. Read More. |
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