HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 1971.11.03 - 16227Miscellaneous Reso' 7on 5865
IN RE: COUNTY JAIL
TO: The Oakland County Board of CoMmissioners
BY: Mr. Charlie J. Harrison, Jr. ,
RE: Oakland County Jai
Mr. Chairman, Ladies & Gentlemen:
WHEREAS, the present conditions existing at Oakland
County Jail are alledged to be inhumane, and
WHEREAS, these conditions are establishing cruel and
inexcusable punishment to the inmates, and
WHEREAS, these conditions represent a danger to the
safety of all inmates and employees who are exposed to them,
and
WHEREAS, immediate action should be taken to correct
the conditions of overcrowdedness, unhealthy sanitary cond-
itions, lack of medical attention, improper food and clothing,
lack of complete physical examination of all prisoners enter-
ing to prevent communicable diseases, failure to seperate
inmates with known sexual deviations, failure to seperate
inmates with a misdemeanor charge and those charged with a
crime of violence, and acts of brutality.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that a committee be
established to investigate the conditions of the Oakland
County Jail with the intent to correct them where needed and
that Court reporters be present to record the entire session
and that all citizens with information in regards to the
conditions of the Oakland Jail be heard.
And that no reprisals be taken against former inmates,
or employees, persons with criminal records, or persons who
testify and may, unfortunately, become involved with the law
in the unforeseeable future.
(161W"-'Lc:4-,
''-1- Charlie J. H'rrison, Jr.
Commissioner-District #21
resolution.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the role of the Oakland
County Sheriff Department be examined to determine whether
it meets the demands of today's society.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a complete and thorough
examination be initiated throughout the Sheriff Department
to determine their attitudes, feelings and sensitivity in
carrying out their constitutional responsibilities of
dealing with people under their charge.
The idea of confinement for violation of the law is not
based upon punishment but upon the expectations of rehabil-
itation and returning as a useful member of society.
Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing
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The Chairman referred the resolut
Mr. Gabler objected.
on to the Committee on Organization,
The Chairman referred the resolution to the Committee on Organization
and the Public Protection and Judiciary Committee.
Discussion followed.
Mr. Richardson requested that the resolution be referred to the
Local and Regional Affairs also.
The Chairman referred the resolution to the Local and Regional
Affairs also. There were no objections.
Mr. Kasper requested that the resolution be referred to the
Personnel Practices Committee also.
Mr. Pernick objected.
Discussion followed,
Mr. Kasper requested that the resolution be referred to the
Personnel Practices Committee also.
The Chairman stated that inasmuch as there was an objection
to the referral, fourteen votes in favor of the request would be
required for referral to the Personnel Practices Committee, in
accordance with Rule XI. B.
The vote was as follows:
AYES: Horton, Kasper, Richardson, Wilcox, Burley, Coy, Dearborn,
Gabler. (8)
NAYS: Harrison, Lennon, Mainland, Mathews, Pernick, Richards,
Simson, Szabo, Aaron, Barakat, Doyon. (11)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the request
was denied.