The Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center routinely failed to protect its inmates, as outlined by the Justice Department, highlighting severe staff shortages and inadequate safety measures.
Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke emphasized that incarceration should not expose individuals to severe violence, noting many inmates were unconvicted and awaiting trial.
Leonardo Brown, the Richland County administrator, claimed significant facility changes and a reported 82% decrease in weapon assaults while contesting the Justice Department's findings.
The Justice Department's report revealed that despite claims of reduced violence, the jail underreports incidents, indicating continuous safety concerns and insufficient reforms.
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