#jail-policy

[ follow ]
#stun-gunstasers #use-of-force-transparency #oversight-and-accountability #rikers-island #new-york-city
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Plan to arm jail deputies with stun guns draws opposition in South Bay

The community is demanding the video footage of the tasering of 9 inmates, their medical records and the corresponding use of force reports, Aram James, co-chair of CJA, said in a press release. Without access to these records the public is shut out of the critical oversight process. The community demands transparency. Stun guns are frequently sold under the brand name of Taser, which is owned by Axon.
California
New York Giants
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Rebuilding Rikers is the only sane anti-crime position in NYC mayoral race

Rebuild Rikers Island to preserve necessary detention capacity rather than replace it with smaller, costlier borough jails.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Lawsuit alleges L.A. County Sheriff's Department housed trans woman with men

A transgender woman was housed with men, forced to shower with them, attempted suicide, and is suing Los Angeles County for violating her right to safe housing.
Social justice
fromMission Local
1 month ago

S.F. starts strip searching jail inmates after they visit with attorneys

San Francisco sheriff's deputies routinely strip-search inmates after contact visits, including attorney meetings, causing concerns that the practice deters inmates from meeting with counsel.
[ Load more ]