Shelby Co. Sheriff’s Office cite jail improvements during 2025

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office reflects on the progress it’s made in 2025 regarding the 201 Poplar facility after reports of overcrowding, staffing shortages, and 13 inmate deaths.

However jail staff say things are improving.

“Our goal is to operate safe, humane, and efficient facilities that respect human dignity,” said SCSO Chief Jailer Kirk Fields…

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