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Some have asked about the composition of the jail population reductions seen during March/April.
We are now running this code over the 1150 county jails in our sample. Here's an example of what we're finding, from Snohomish County WA. First, here's the population graph: 1/n
We are now running this code over the 1150 county jails in our sample. Here's an example of what we're finding, from Snohomish County WA. First, here's the population graph: 1/n
The population drop in the Snohomish County Jail during March/April was composed of both reductions in daily admissions, and daily releases that outnumbered daily admissions (when the two lines on the graph separate): 2/n
During Mar/Apr, *different* detainees were released. These detainees had been held for longer durations than typical for releases.
Detainees released during Mar/Apr were no more likely to be rearrested within one month of release, relative to those released before/after. 3/n
Detainees released during Mar/Apr were no more likely to be rearrested within one month of release, relative to those released before/after. 3/n
We will report out for more facilities, and will follow those released for longer periods of time.
The example of Snohomish, however, suggests that jail populations can be substantially reduced with negligible impacts on public safety.
Comments/suggestions welcome. 4/4
The example of Snohomish, however, suggests that jail populations can be substantially reduced with negligible impacts on public safety.
Comments/suggestions welcome. 4/4
