Harris Co. Commissioners approve plan to address issues at county jail

A new plan to tackle ongoing serious issues at the Harris County Jail was approved by county commissioners on Tuesday. 

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Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez told commissioners what he needs to turn things around, and they listened.

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A four part plan was approved, which will include pay for employees, body worn cameras for all detention staff, a new detention captain, as well as an FMLA Coordinator.

This comes after state investigators released a scathing report, detailing problems inside the jail.

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