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Fixing problems at Mo. county jail could cost taxpayers more dollars

Lawsuits that come out of inhumane conditions at jails end up costing the most

September 16, 2015 01:31 PM

By Shannon Halligan
KSHB

JACKSON, Mo. — Problems at the Jackson County Detention Center could cost taxpayers much more to fix.

After at least four reports of excessive force and an FBI investigation, the county gathered an independent task force to make recommendations for other issues at the jail.

Full story: Problems at Jackson County Detention Center could cost taxpayers more dollars

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