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Oklahoma County Jail
Posted inCriminal Justice

Population Reduction Could Help Improve Oklahoma County Jail Conditions

by Keaton Ross April 12, 2021April 11, 2021

Advocates and officials say a 25% reduction in the jail’s population would alleviate staffing concerns and improve conditions. Here’s a look at how that could happen.

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