St. Louis Post-Dispatch: St. Louis hires ex-county jail chief to fix downtown jail troubles

Written By Jackie Dana

Doug Burris, credited with reforming St. Louis County’s jail, has been hired as a consultant to address problems at the City Justice Center. Under Commissioner Jennifer Clemons-Abdullah’s leadership, the jail has faced ongoing criticism from oversight boards and activists who have highlighted urgent systemic issues, including riots, deaths, and healthcare complaints.

Jackie Dana
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