April 4, 2026

Opinion: St. Louis County jail’s success is challenged by new issues

Recent improvements at the St. Louis County jail are threatened by overcrowding, understaffing and aging infrastructure, writes WashU Public Health's Tim McBride, who has served on the Justice Services Board since 2019.

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