More than 750 members of inmate crews are helping battle burning wildfires in LA County
The program has become a key part in the state’s fire mitigation efforts and some local leaders have lobbied against any cuts ...
Here’s Why California Inmates Are Fighting Los Angeles Wildfires
Hundreds of incarcerated firefighters, who are trained to respond to emergencies and disasters, were reportedly deployed in ...
Among those fighting the Los Angeles wildfires: Prison inmates
The army of firefighters battling the massive Southern California wildfires includes workers who could otherwise remain safely behind bars.
Abuse allegations at LA County men’s jail prompt request for federal probe into video
Although a security video purportedly shows deputies slamming an inmate’s head into a wall, former District Attorney George ...
Video of jailer appearing to slam inmate into wall sparks calls for DOJ investigation
Two lawmakers from California have asked the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate a violent incident at Men’s Central Jail in 2022, when a Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy appeared to bash a ...
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LA County Cancels Mental Health Jail Project in Favor of “Care First” Approach
The Los Angeles County ... individuals in the jail system who are living with mental illness. LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva, who backed the project, told supervisors Tuesday that nearly 5,700 of ...