More people are dying in the Dallas County jail now than in recent history, and many were likely preventable deaths that raise questions about patterns of delayed care, according to an analysis of 16 ...
On any given night, the Dallas County Jail holds thousands of people arrested for all levels of crime. Some of those individuals could use mental health or substance abuse services, and those needs ...
CBS News: Dallas County eyes new multibillion-dollar jail to replace aging Lew Sterrett facility
Dallas County eyes new multibillion-dollar jail to replace aging Lew Sterrett facility
The Real Deal: Dallas County’s eyes $5B jail, unlocking prime riverfront redevelopment site
Dallas County’s $5 billion plans to construct a new jail could unlock one of the most prominent redevelopment sites in the city. County Judge Clay Jenkins said the county will begin moving forward in ...
MSN: Dallas County eyes new multibillion-dollar jail to replace aging Lew Sterrett facility
It became Dallas County's new, contemporary facility to house accused criminals in 1993. Today, close to 7,000 men and women each day either serve time, wait for trials, or transfer to state prison ...
KERA News: Dallas County budgets $55 million searching for new jail site
Dallas County is exploring potential sites for a new jail complex. Officials say that renovation of the Lew Sterrett Justice Center is not feasible. Dallas County commissioners have agreed to spend ...
Dallas Morning News: Deaths are rising at the Dallas County jail. Many were likely preventable
Deaths are rising at the Dallas County jail. Many were likely preventable