The former CO says he’s “deeply remorseful”
117 inmates were evacuated from the Letcher County Jail after flooding cut off access to running water
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An official said changing the way people address substance use disorder can be a long-term solution for jail overcrowding
Eliahana Cruz Torres, 10, was one of 19 children killed when a gunman opened fire inside Robb Elementary
"People are falling asleep standing up," said James Knowlton, a long-time detention center employee
"I went to go load my weapon, called 911 and ran outside," said Louisville Metro Department of Corrections Officer Maranda Grayson
"We wish him the best and applaud him for his sense of humanity," Sheriff Jon Hayden said in a now-viral Facebook post
Supporters said the case of Quintez Brown, who was bailed out shortly after he opened fire on a mayoral candidate, highlighted the need for restrictions
"It is nearly impossible to believe that someone can attempt murder on Monday and walk out of jail on Wednesday," Craig Greenberg said
Jail employees will see a $7,365 bump in base pay immediately under an agreement announced Tuesday
Staff have worked "60-hour weeks and 72-hour weeks, routinely," Justice and Public Safety Secretary Kerry Harvey said
The 60 vests are being purchased with a $34,500 grant from the Office of Homeland Security
Francisco Starks was still at large as of Monday morning
Robert Daniel was killed as he attempted to move a group of work release inmates out of harm's way
The officer was supervising 7 inmates participating in a newly launched work program
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