Use of Force

Thirteen staff were suspended in connection with Tyrone Briggs' 2019 death

These laws will cause every law enforcement and corrections agency and all its officers to reconsider the way they go about their jobs

Solicitor Scarlett Wilson said she could not prove that deputies intended to kill Jamal Sutherland

The case raised the question of whether the officers could be sued and held liable for using force

Protective gear can help to reduce injury, increase officer confidence and lead to lower levels of force used

The use of force was deemed appropriate by FDC, but UOF experts and former prison officials disagree

Both COs had been fired for the assaults that took place last summer

Medical examiners had ruled Jaquaree Simmons' death a homicide from injuries to his head

Why mixing observation skills with a mindful response leads to more accurate reports

Clips released last week show the deputies repeatedly using stun guns and kneeling on the back of a mentally ill inmate

Too many "fellow officers take on mental health responsibilities that they are not equipped to handle," said Sheriff Kristin Graziano

"The pervasive level of disorder and chaos in the facilities is alarming,” a new federal report says

Board member Patricia Hayes said she was "overall concerned" about the operations of the jail following the incident