PASSING THE 2008 JAIL INSPECTION!
Sheriff Tommy Thomas announced today that inspectors with the Texas Commission on Jail Standards completed their five-day inspection of the Harris County Jail System. During a post-inspection briefing Friday afternoon, inspectors said that they found the Harris County Jail System to be in compliance with all applicable jail standards. The lead inspector for the Jail Commission recalled that he took part in 2002 Jail Inspection for the 1200 Baker Street facility, and he asserted that the facility was cleaner now than when it first opened. Another inspector said that he was especially impressed with the Fire and Life Safety Program at the Harris County Jail, characterizing it as “outstanding and unique.” The inspector also said the program was a “model for other jails to follow.”
Following the briefing with inspectors, Sheriff Thomas praised the efforts of the Sheriff’s Office employees who have worked diligently to ensure that the facilities stayed in compliance with all applicable standards, especially on such matters as staff-to-inmate ratios and facility cleanliness. Sheriff Thomas indicated that passing the jail inspection was a success for which the entire department should be proud, and he thanked Sheriff’s Office employees for their dedication and determination. Sheriff Thomas also thanked County Judge Ed Emmett and Commissioner’s Court for their on-going support of recent jail improvement projects and the Sheriff’s efforts to recruit and retain greater numbers of qualified employees. Additionally, Sheriff Thomas acknowledged Adan Munoz, Director of the Texas Commission on Jail Standards, for his serving as an invaluable resource to the Sheriff’s Office as the office sought to provide even higher standards of detention-related services.
In acknowledging the positive response from the Jail Commission, Sheriff Tommy Thomas asserted that a finding of compliance is not an indication that our work is complete. Sheriff Thomas said that the department will continue to strive towards improving all aspects of inmate housing to provide professional, humane services to all inmates entrusted to our care.
What's not mentioned here is how the Department shuffled inmates through the tunnel system to hide the conditions they've been subjected to while the inspectors were there. Just ask the Deputies who work the tunnels and classification to get the truth.
ReplyDeleteIsiah there is a REAL story in this !
Nope, that's OLD news, pal. Didn't happen this time. When it did, two years ago, it was discovered because a Deputy reported it to the Jail Commission. Nice try though....find something a little more timely next time.
ReplyDeleteThis is new news, pal. Guess you don't know the deputies who witnessed their Captains giving the orders and directing the lower level supervisors to this inmate traffic control. Besides did you just admit to a previous crime the Sheriff's Dept committed while doing this? Isn't this typical of this regime.
ReplyDeleteNo matter what it time for a change. It's time "for a new Sheriff in this town".