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Amid staffing shortage, Davidson County jail personnel face increased risk of violence due to inmate overcrowding

Amid staffing shortage, Davidson County jail personnel face increased risk of violence due to inmate overcrowding
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What This Story Is About Short-staffed jails in Davidson County are grappling with inmate overcrowding. The most recent state data shows four out of six jails in Davidson County are over capacity. Why It Matters Inmate overcrowding can increase misconduct and violence, creating dangerous conditio...

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