Since the end of February, when the department began taking preventive measures, the Los Angeles Sheriff Department has released 617 inmates.
At a press conference held Monday morning, Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva reported on the preventive measures his department is taking to stop the spread of the virus within the prison system.
Since the end of February, when the department began taking preventive measures, "617 inmates have been released"Villanueva reported. The reduction of the prison population is being carried out in various ways, from the early release of prisoners who have less than 30 days remaining on their sentences, to the reduction of arrests for minor crimes.
Villanueva stated that there is currently a significant reduction in the number of daily arrests from 300 to 60 a day. The Sheriff stated that this is being done to "protect the prison population against a potential risk of contagion."
Although There are no confirmed cases of coronavirus, Villanueva reported that some inmates and officers are isolated and under observation. He also indicated that all persons entering the facilities are being tested for possible symptoms to minimize the risk of spreading the virus within detention centers.
The sheriff also announced that the department canceled the agents' vacations until the end of April to have more availability of officers on duty.
In California they have been registered. so far, over 300 cases of Covid-19.
