Shelby County Jail Found to Have 'Deficiencies' in 2 Inspections Over 6 Years - Articles

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Posted by: Julia Wilburn on May 7, 2024

The Shelby County Criminal Justice Center was found to have "deficiencies" in two inspections over the last six years conducted by the Tennessee Corrections Institute. Action News 5 reports that inspectors noted noticeable deterioration of the facility and buildings with outdated doors, locks, showers and security systems. Inspectors also repeatedly noted the need for more staff. In a 2019 inspection report, the inspector stated the building was outdated, more signs of wear were seen than before and the maintenance department could not keep up because there were so many issues.