Conditions in Local Jails Remain Inadequate Despite Federal Funding for Improvements

GGD-76-36 Published: Apr 05, 1976. Publicly Released: Apr 05, 1976.

Highlights

Questions are raised concerning whether Law Enforcement Assistance Administration (LEAA) funds should be spent to improve local jails that remain inadequate even after Federal funds are spent.

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