The Dallas County Jail is very close to full. The situation has county officials lining up extra space and seeking ways to safely reduce the number of inmates.
“From the food that they eat to the laundry that is done, things of that nature, it costs, so this is why the cost is increasing,” Brown said.Transporting inmates to other locations could be even more expensive.
“We have air conditioning issues there and unlike state facilities, county facilities are required to have air conditioning,” Brown said.“Number one is public safety. We are concerned about sanctions. We have not been sanctioned. We are in compliance. That’s the reason we’re asking for a variance,” Price said.
A classification system also limits capacity because maximum security inmates can not be housed with mental health prisoners. Women must be held separately.
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