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Examining Jail Deaths and the Role of Elected Sheriffs
This chapter examines the critical issue of jail deaths in America, specifically the role of elected sheriffs in managing county jails. It highlights the lack of federal oversight and the pretrial status of most inmates, pointing to a systemic failure in the responsibilities of sheriffs that impacts the safety and well-being of the incarcerated.