At least seven Texas county detention officers have been fired following an investigation into a detainee's death last month, authorities said. Sheriff Jim Skinner said the officers violated policies and procedures, according to FOX 4 of Dallas-Fort Worth. "Everyone in Collin County deserves safe and fair treatment, including those in custody at our jail. After a doctor released him, he was taken to the Collin County Jail that evening. Those placed on leave included a captain, a lieutenant, two sergeants, and three detention officers, according to the Dallas Morning News.

Source: Fox News April 02, 2021 03:56 UTC