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Councilmembers combing through 'disturbing' 457-page report into Louisville's jail
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Councilmembers combing through 'disturbing' 457-page report into Louisville's jail

  • Conroy Delouche
  • Updated Apr 28, 2023

The 457-page report is the result of a yearlong audit of Metro Corrections conducted by former FBI agent David Beyer at the request of Metro Council following a string of in-custody deaths.

Audit of Louisville's jail reveals concerns over 'problematic' culture, staffing, inadequate facilities
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Audit of Louisville's jail reveals concerns over 'problematic' culture, staffing, inadequate facilities

  • Stephan Johnson
  • Updated Mar 23, 2023

A string of deaths inside the Louisville Metro Department of Corrections led to multiple investigations being launched last year. 

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New director highlights improvements inside Louisville's jail
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New director highlights improvements inside Louisville's jail

  • Conroy Delouche
  • Updated May 20, 2022

Jerry Collins took office soon after the eighth inmate in a five-month span died inside the jail.

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Contract employee accused of smuggling narcotics into Louisville Metro Corrections
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Contract employee accused of smuggling narcotics into Louisville Metro Corrections

  • Breon Martin
  • Updated May 6, 2022

Investigators said they found nearly 60 pills and something else: suspected fentanyl, leading to another arrest.

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Metro Corrections officers credited with saving the lives of 2 inmates
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Metro Corrections officers credited with saving the lives of 2 inmates

  • Breon Martin
  • Updated Apr 29, 2022

It happened Wednesday afternoon in a dorm for inmates enrolled in a detox program at the jail in downtown Louisville.

New Metro Corrections director calls for 'paradigm shift' at Louisville jail
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New Metro Corrections director calls for 'paradigm shift' at Louisville jail

  • Travis Ragsdale
  • Updated Mar 30, 2022

Jerry Collins, the jail commander of the Clark County jail in Jeffersonville will take over Metro Corrections on April 4th.

Louisville mayor names new leader for Metro Corrections
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Louisville mayor names new leader for Metro Corrections

  • Jason Riley and Travis Ragsdale
  • Updated Mar 22, 2022

Jerry Collins, the jail commander of the Clark County jail in Jeffersonville will take over command of Metro Corrections in April.

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Off-duty corrections officer receives 'Valor Award' for act of bravery
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Off-duty corrections officer receives 'Valor Award' for act of bravery

  • Breon Martin
  • Updated Mar 4, 2022

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- An off-duty Louisville Metro Department of Corrections officer who lives in the Sixth Division sprang into action du…

Local facility opts to serve as mental health resource for Metro Corrections
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Local facility opts to serve as mental health resource for Metro Corrections

  • Breon Martin
  • Updated Feb 18, 2022

Stewart Bridgman Jr., president and CEO of Bridgehaven Inc., said the mental health center on South 1st Street has an abundance of resources available and works with all kinds of people.

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Metro Council approves investigation into Metro Corrections, votes 'no confidence' in jail director
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Metro Council approves investigation into Metro Corrections, votes 'no confidence' in jail director

  • Katrina Nickell
  • Updated Feb 17, 2022

It is the fourth investigation into the ongoing issues inside Metro Corrections.

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