08/05/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/05/2024 08:55
Ensuring the health and safety of everyone at the City Justice Center remains a top priority.
Yesterday, an incident occurred at the City Justice Center that saw several detainees out of their cells without permission.
"Ensuring the health and safety of everyone at the City Justice Center remains a top priority," said Mayor Tishaura O. Jones. "I want to thank the CJC staff for resolving this incident with the safety of all in mind. As we investigate in order to prevent similar incidents in the future, the administration is in communication with members of the Detention Facilities Oversight Board to ensure transparency and accountability."
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