The decision reverses a policy imposed by former Sheriff Paul Penzone in response to rising overdose deaths and the arrest of a correctional officer.

The Tarrant County Sheriff's Office has appointed a new chief jailer to oversee a facility that has faced significant criticism for the high number of inmate deaths in recent years. In a news release,

Commissioners heard about two hours of public comment, which was mostly focused on conditions at the jail. The meeting came to a halt twice when two men were detained by deputies in separate incidents.