Los Angeles County Sheriff Calls for Extra Employees To Improve Prison Mental Health Care
Los Angeles County Sheriff Jim McDonnell said he wants to hire an additional 77 employees to improve jail conditions for individuals with mental health issues. The plan, which would cost about $2.1 million and create a new "bureau" to oversee mental health services among jails, was introduced to avoid legal action from the U.S. Department of Justice.
- "LA Jails Seek To Expand Mental Health Staff To Avoid DOJ Lawsuit" (Palta, "KPCC News," KPCC, 4/10).