October 19, 2015 County Jails Had as Few as 2 Psychiatrists for 1,500 Inmates By Jennifer Wadsworth Santa Clara County is trying to hire more psychiatrists after years of leaving the jails understaffed. Read More 5
September 14, 2015 County Calls for ‘Blue Ribbon’ Commission, Audit of Local Jails By Jennifer Wadsworth Following the beating death of a mentally ill inmate, Santa Clara County leaders have called for a top-to-bottom investigation of local jails. Read More 6
September 3, 2015 3 Correctional Officers Accused of Murder after Inmate’s Death By Jennifer Wadsworth Three Santa Clara County jail guards have been accused of homicide in connection to an inmate’s death last week. Read More 41
September 2, 2015 Jail Guards under Investigation after Inmate’s Death, Renewing Focus on Use of Force Incidents By Jennifer Wadsworth Three Santa Clara County correctional officers were placed on leave after an inmate’s death, raising concern about excessive use of force behind bars. Read More 3