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Author: Maddy Keyes

Detainees at the Oklahoma County jail got to vote this year

Maddy Keyes and Brianna Bailey November 4, 2024

Many people in jail are still eligible to vote, but there are no state laws that outline procedures for incarcerated individuals. About 75% of people in county jails in Oklahoma haven’t been convicted.

Five things to know about the Oklahoma County jail’s staffing crisis

Maddy Keyes September 4, 2024

A tight budget means there’s little money to hire adequate staff or give employees a raise.

At the Oklahoma County jail, a lack of staff means security checks often get skipped

Maddy Keyes August 28, 2024

When jailers don’t check on arrestees, the consequences can be deadly. Jail officials have tried boosting detention officer pay and hiring a private staffing company to help, but say more funding is needed.

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