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Bexar County jail regains compliance after log issues fixed, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Bexar County jail regains compliance after log issues fixed, sheriff’s office saysThe Bexar County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday that its jail has regained compliance with the Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS).
Bexar County jail found noncompliant by state for second time in less than a year
Read full article: Bexar County jail found noncompliant by state for second time in less than a yearOne week after an inmate died by suicide on July 15, records show the Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) performed a surprise inspection at the Bexar County Adult Detention Center.
BCSO says its jail has regained compliance with state commission on jail standards
Read full article: BCSO says its jail has regained compliance with state commission on jail standardsThe Bexar County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday that its jail has regained compliance with the Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS).
BCSO addresses noncompliance notice for jail, unveils plan to tackle safety & standards
Read full article: BCSO addresses noncompliance notice for jail, unveils plan to tackle safety & standardsThe Bexar County Sheriff’s Office announced on Wednesday that the Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) has placed the Bexar County jail out of compliance.
Texas’ overcrowded and understaffed jails send people awaiting trial to other counties and states
Read full article: Texas’ overcrowded and understaffed jails send people awaiting trial to other counties and statesLimits on who can be released without paying bail and difficulties hiring guards worsen the situation.
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Bexar County Jail passes annual inspection, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Bexar County Jail passes annual inspection, sheriff’s office saysSAN ANTONIO – The Bexar County Jail passed its annual jail inspection by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards, according to the sheriff’s office. The unannounced inspection of the Bexar County Adult Detention Center began Monday, March 22, and lasted for several days. I appreciate the professionalism and attention to detail displayed by Texas Commission on Jail Standards inspectors. I look forward to working with all our fellow stakeholders to start preparing for our next successful inspection,” Salazar said in a release. AdA full report of the inspection is expected to be released in the coming days.
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Sheriff: Bexar County Jail back in compliance after surprise inspection
Read full article: Sheriff: Bexar County Jail back in compliance after surprise inspectionSAN ANTONIO – Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar announced that the jail is back in compliance after passing a surprise inspection from the Texas Commission on Jail Standards. “We’re very happy to make this announcement," Salazar said Tuesday in a news conference at the Bexar County Courthouse. In that report, TCJS listed nine areas of non-compliance, including inmate intake, release, classification, health services, supervision and sanitation. Salazar said Tuesday that he did not receive a final report of the surprise inspection, but that he was notified of the results by the commission. The inspection is welcome news to the sheriff’s office in a year marred by booking errors and other mistakes.