"I want someone to come in and review from top to bottom. The review would entail everything we're doing from policy, procedure, facilities, to make sure we're not missing anything. Luna said the aim is to get an outside, unbiased view of county jails in an effort to reduce the number of deaths."
"The request comes amid growing concern over conditions inside county lockups. In September, California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta sued the Sheriff's Department over what he called unsafe and unconstitutional conditions at county jails. Luna has also faced questions from the Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission over health conditions, health access, drug use, and other factors that have led to in-custody deaths."
"The National Institute of Corrections provides state, local and federal resources and guidance. The agency provides on site technical assistance to jail administrators, and also helps to identify gaps in policy and practice."
Sheriff Robert Luna has requested the National Institute of Corrections to conduct a comprehensive review of Los Angeles County jails following ten inmate deaths in less than three months. The request comes amid significant concerns about jail conditions, including a lawsuit filed by California Attorney General Rob Bonta alleging unsafe and unconstitutional conditions. Luna has also faced scrutiny from the Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission regarding health conditions, health access, and drug use contributing to in-custody deaths. The comprehensive review will examine policies, procedures, and facilities to identify gaps and improve conditions. Luna emphasized the need for an outside, unbiased perspective to address systemic issues within the county jail system.
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