What Happens When A Recession Hits the Jail?
Charged with a crime in Colorado? Please call (800) 927-0644.
Okay, it’s not the same as a tornado but it may have some of the same effects, convicted people being let loose. The only difference is with the poor economy and lack of staffing, the inmates at Larimer County jail are being turned loose in unprecedented numbers.
The jail is not turning serious violent felons loose, however. They are overcrowded, seriously understaffed and this seems to be the last option on how to handle the crunch.
Larimer County took $1.8 million from the Sherriff’s budget this year, resulting in 18 layoffs, according to this Denver Post article. In the interest of staff safety and jail effectiveness the population then had to be reduced. [Read More...]
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