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Comment on Woman Dumped Out of Dallas Jail into High Risk Situation by admin

admin — Wed, 16 May 2012 22:48:27 +0000

Not police really – it is the deputy sheriffs or jailers. But you are right about lawmen in general, looking at people as “guilty until proven innocent.”
And it’s mostly the county jails across Texas who dump people out in the middle of the night. If they provided a phone or transportation or any kind of
help, it would be different, but I don’t think any of them do.

Comment on Brazoria Inmate Dies After Fall…. by admin

admin — Wed, 16 May 2012 22:37:08 +0000

thanks for pointing out the mistake!
We need more people paying attention like you.
diana

Comment on Woman Dumped Out of Dallas Jail into High Risk Situation by Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 16 May 2012 22:10:44 +0000

That’s the police* for you. In their eyes your are guilty until proven innocent. To them this gives them the right to physically, mentally, and otherwise abuse you (including kicking you out at 2:30am in a bad part of town. They knew what they were doing and get a kick out of it. If we are presumed innocent until proven guilty, then we should be treated as such.

Comment on Brazoria Inmate Dies After Fall…. by Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:43:12 +0000

This is listed under the Brazos County link, but happened in Brazoria County

Comment on News on the Death of Amy Cowling: Gregg County Jail Ignored her Seizures by Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 14 May 2012 20:57:56 +0000

What a beautiful tribute. Children don’t lie about their mother. There was good in this mom. A senseless death.

Comment on News on the Death of Amy Cowling: Gregg County Jail Ignored her Seizures by Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 13 May 2012 03:38:44 +0000

Tomorrow will be the second Mother’s Day spent without my beautiful Mama. There hasn’t been a day yet that I didn’t think about her and the wonderful memories she left behind. She was a beautiful person with a good heart and the best of intentions. If I knew then what I know now, I would’ve thanked her for the life she blessed me with as well as the unconditional love she had for me, my brother, and my sister. We miss you so much, Mom… I know if you were alive now, you’d be proud. With the love and support of each other… we’ve grown up alot. I just wish you were here to see…. I love you, and I know in my heart… I’ll see your beautiful face again oneday. ♥

Comment on Why Did George Koomson Die in Dallas County Jail? by admin

admin — Sat, 12 May 2012 13:06:11 +0000

Glad that you wrote a tribute to your uncle. If you or other family members want to, please email me at diana@texasjailproject.org Would like to hear your thoughts about the jail and putt more info about George on our website.

Comment on Houston Holding Cells Are Jam Packed, Inspectors Say by Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 07 May 2012 11:22:25 +0000

Why shouldn’t Harris County consdier privatizing their jail operations? A study does not imply that such will and should be done. I think with the costs of the jail operation being incredibly high remember we house prisoners in other states and jails across Texas such warrants this area ripe for review and possible cost reductions. County Judge Emmett seems to be clear that if justifications for such and cost savings are appropriate then such might be feasible. He has not signed off on privatization but appears willing to consdier such IF benefits can be demonstrated. That should be the goal of any study or analysis regarding privatization or restructuring.I also think Harris County should examine why we have four (4) parks depts, four (4) road and bridge depts, four (4) parks depts, four (4) senior services/programming dept, four (4) transportation depts, and four (4) duplicative administrators for these depts since EACH COUNTY COMMISSIONER oversees his own depts in their own precinct for these services. Simply consolidating these services could save Harris County much in funding, reduce duplication of services and employees, and reduce the my kingdom mentality that exists among Commissioners.It is time for Harris County government officials to finally closely examine the structure and costs of delivering services. Jails and criminal justice are major expenditures within the county budget and they warrant scrutiny. With reduced state funding our jails will grow in population and costs will rise, especailly as more individuals in need of mental health services end up as guests of the criminal justice system and our county jail.Commissioner Radack’s motives may be to slam Sheriff Garcia, but the idea of examining privatization of the jail is not a bad idea and one long overdue.

Comment on Why Did George Koomson Die in Dallas County Jail? by Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 06 May 2012 13:38:13 +0000

Rest in perfect peace Uncle George. May the Almighty God have mercy on your soul. Love K. London

Comment on News on the Death of Amy Cowling: Gregg County Jail Ignored her Seizures by Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 20:59:17 +0000

If anyone else has gone thru this then you can imagine how our family feels, we miss our Amy everyday.
This kind of tragedy has to be stopped, it is our GOD given right to protect our family from this kind of coruption in our jails. The people we pay to work for our county has to take some kind of responsible of how we are treated. These are the same people that took an oath and it is written on the cars and badges (TO PROTECT AND SERVE) I ask everyone (not just the ones that this has happened to but everyone) to stand up and ask for better care and better treatment of anyone’s family member while in jail, because everbody is human and can get put in jail any time. Please get involved so this doesn’t happen to your family. And whether anyone cares or not, AMY did have a family.