Reports suggest a multitude of factors contributing to increasing jail deaths, says Sheriff.
Port Orchard, Washington – Multiple factors contribute to the rising number of deaths in jails, according to the county sheriff’s office. These reasons go beyond just medical issues, pointing to systemic issues that need to be addressed urgently. Sheriff Pat Jones highlighted the complexities surrounding the mounting death toll in local jails. Factors such as mental health crises, substance abuse, inadequate medical care, and overcrowding all play a role in these tragic outcomes. Sheriff Jones …