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Criminal Justice

NOPD has federal oversight; sheriff next? Holder won't say

by Tom Gogola July 24, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Councilwoman surprised by new jail talk; could house another 600

by Tom Gogola July 24, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Traffic court judge: Efficiency would cost too many city jobs

by Tom Gogola July 18, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

IG's report slams Sheriff Gusman and Judge Sens for hiring wives

by Tom Gogola July 11, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Budgetary shell game: Case of the missing $200G for juvy monitors

by Tom Gogola July 10, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Criminal-justice advocates frustrated by talks of new jail

by Tom Gogola June 26, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Council's Criminal Justice leaders mum on possible new jail

by Tom Gogola June 25, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Sheriff, city discussing new jail building that would add capacity for 600 additional inmates

by Tom Gogola June 22, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

City still awaiting expert report on criminal-justice financing

by Tom Gogola June 20, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Sheriff's Office wants to hire outside manager for paid details

by Tom Gogola June 8, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

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