Why Durham County jail safety issues led Sheriff Birkhead to as for more money

29/05/2025 14 min
Why Durham County jail safety issues led Sheriff Birkhead to as for more money

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Durham County's sheriff says his detention center is understaffed and aging as inmate assaults become more frequent. He took those concerns to county leaders who will allocate more funds to address some of the problems. WRAL's Monica Casey explains how what's happening in Durham County compares to others in the Triangle.

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