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Jail Report Sparks Sheriff-Auditor Clash | Portland News
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A new audit exposes serious lapses in Multnomah County’s jails, revealing long-standing failures to implement past recommendations — sparking a tense standoff between the auditor’s office and the sheriff’s department. The sheriff claims the report misrepresents their work and accuses the auditor of refusing to meet before release, while the auditor explains the delay was due to a writer’s vacation and last-minute feedback. The report highlights dangerous practices like prolonged solitary confinement, tied to mental health crises and suicide risks. Though the auditor can’t mandate change, she urges public pressure to drive reform — and expresses disappointment that the sheriff’s office may be ignoring critical findings.
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