Clayton County Sheriff Sues Commissioners Over Budget Cuts Impacting Jail Safety and Staffing
Clayton County Sheriff Levon Allen has filed a lawsuit against county commissioners, claiming budget constraints are hindering his ability to effectively manage the county jail and ensure safety for officers and inmates. In the lawsuit, filed on Tuesday, Allen seeks a court order to prevent the board from restricting his budget management and to secure adequate funding for the jail, which is currently overcrowded and understaffed. Allen’s attorney noted that the sheriff has exhausted other options to resolve the budget issues before resorting to litigation, emphasizing the dire conditions at the Clayton County Detention Center.
Clayton County Sheriff Levon Allen has filed a lawsuit against county commissioners to secure adequate funding for the overcrowded Clayton County jail, citing budget constraints that jeopardize safety. Following the lead of other Georgia sheriffs, Allen’s legal action aims to lift restrictions on budget management to ensure proper staffing and conditions for inmates, emphasizing the dire need for reform in local law enforcement.
Source: ATL Newsroom