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NY State Commission of Correction files a lawsuit against Erie Co Sheriff compelling him to operate jail in a safe & humane manner

By Real Cost of Prisons Project (The Sentencing Project)

Posted: Tuesday, 22 September 2009 State Sues Sheriff Howard (It is hard to understand who is speaking in this...but the report is from a radio station). Steve Cichon Reporting scichon@entercom.com Albany, NY (Commission of Correction/WBEN)- Today, the New York State Commission of Correction filed a lawsuit against Erie County Sheriff Timothy B. Howard to compel the county to operate its jail in a safe, stable and humane manner, as required by law. The filing of this lawsuit is an unfortunate but necessary action. Over the past several years, the Commission of Correction has made repeated efforts to help Erie County comply with regulations designed to ensure the safety and security of the Erie County Holding Center, and ultimately the public safety...continue to full post

Full post as published by The Real Cost of Prisons Weblog on September 22, 2009 (boomark / email).