Keeping drugs out of jails
Last updated 12/23/2020 at 5:22pm
SAN DIEGO – The Sheriff's Department has a comprehensive approach to keep illegal drugs from entering county jails. Our innovative strategy combines investments in equipment and technology, utilizing specialized resources and integrating investigative methods to provide a safe environment for those in our custody and staff.
70 to 80 percent of people in our custody are using drugs at the time of arrest or have committed a crime associated with their drug use (SANDAG 2019 Crime Justice Bulletin).
Drugs can pose the threat of harmful exposure and potential overdose. One example is fentanyl....
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