ATLANTA - The first federal court monitor’s report on the Fulton County Jail was filed Aug. 21, revealing widespread staffing shortages, failing infrastructure and unsafe conditions at the Rice Street facility.

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The findings, submitted by Lead Monitor Kathleen Kenney , are part of a consent agreement between Fulton County, the Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Department of Justice aimed at addressing civil rights violations inside the jail.

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The report identifies staffing as the jail’s most critical failure. According to monitors, "most floors in the main jail were staffed with only one deputy or detention officer. This lone deputy was responsible for approximately 200 residents who were housed in six separate housing zones."

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