David Hunt is seeking the Republican nomination in a bid for re-election to the Montgomery County Council At Large. The 54-year-old Crawfordsville resident currently serves as the county council …
Why There Are So Many Bad Sheriffs
In a job with tons of power and practically no oversight from voters, law enforcement or politicians, corruption can be easy to get away with.
March 22, 2018 •
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No matter how tight the food budget, you can always find ways to cut corners. The state of Alabama sends counties a paltry $1.75 per day to feed each inmate locked up in jail, but sheriffs often manage to spend a good deal less than that. They have a strong incentive to do so. The sheriffs get to keep whatever they don’t spend, which in some cases has reached well into the six figures. Daily ration money adds up.