"If we don't address this now, we will see another record year of deaths in the County jails - a record we do not want to repeat. County supervisors voted 4 to 0 on Tuesday on a motion, crafted by Supervisor Janice Hahn, requiring the Sheriff Department take a series of steps to reduce inmate deaths, including increasing access to the overdose reversal drug Naloxone, more closely monitoring cameras and beefing up safety checks."
"We must be honest about the limitations of facilities that were never designed to house today's population. I have consistently called for a modern replacement facility focused on treatment and rehabilitation because that is where the real solution lies."
"Sheriff Robert Luna conceded this month that 2026 was 'not off to a good start.' He framed the challenge as due partially to the fact that the county was booking people who were older and sicker than prior populations and needed more intensive care than could be offer."
L.A. County's Board of Supervisors approved a motion requiring the Sheriff's Department to implement enhanced safety measures in county jails following a surge in inmate deaths. The county is on track for a record-setting year, with multiple deaths occurring in the first two months. The motion, crafted by Supervisor Janice Hahn and approved 4-0, mandates increased access to Naloxone, closer camera monitoring, and improved safety checks. The 2025 death toll of 46 in-custody deaths significantly exceeded 2024's 32 deaths. Supervisor Kathryn Barger abstained, arguing that addressing the crisis requires building new facilities designed for modern populations. Sheriff Robert Luna acknowledged 2026 started poorly, citing challenges from booking older, sicker individuals requiring intensive care.
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