Sherman County Jail in Stratford, Texas, is Cited for 3 Alleged Jail Standard Violations
A Jail Inspection Report came out on September 26, 2017, detailing three violations of jail standards allegedly committed by Sherman County Jail in Stratford, Texas. Whether or not individuals are ultimately proven innocent, they have a right to be properly cared for while in the complete charge of jail staff; custodial deaths should be avoided if at all possible. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) does routine inspections on all jail facilities, to ensure that inmates, staff members, and others are in a safe environment. The civil rights of inmates should not be infringed upon during incarceration. For example, they are entitled to three meals per day, a safe environment, and medical attention when injured or ill.
One of the most dangerous situations is when an inmate at risk for committing suicide isn’t given appropriate supervision. Conducting frequent checks of such inmates prevents someone from succeeding in suicide. There have been many different cases in which a jail suicide occurred and then records revealed that deputies had allegedly been habitually late in making cell checks. Sometimes families sue a county for the loss of their loved one.
The following are the jail standards that were allegedly violated by Sherman County Jail:
- The facility must be inspected annually by a local fire official.
- Staff members must be trained for emergency situations at the time of being hired as well as each quarter. The training includes evacuation drills, emergency, fire, and location and use of equipment.
- Written menus must be approved annually for compliance with basic nutrition requirements of inmates who are known to be pregnant.
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