Neither the former sheriff nor an attorney who advocated for some of the inmates sees the settlement as a success.
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Sheriff limits cooperation with Trump immigration enforcement
Sheriff Paul Heroux has converted a former immigration detention center to an academy for correctional officers. He says he’ll share inmate information with federal authorities, but won’t house detainees.
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City Council President Carney suing sheriff over job loss
In a 13-count suit brought in Bristol County Superior Court, Carney, 67, claims she was targeted, and that she and others lost jobs because of their age.
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Sheriff pushes new plan to close Ash Street Jail
With costly repairs needed, Heroux calls for state legislative action to permanently shutter the 19th-century building.
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Unlocking stress
For Bristol County Sheriff corrections officers in distress, members of the 12-officer Stress Unit are on call at a dedicated phone line to help with mental struggles.
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Dear Sheriff Heroux …
Inmates’ letters to Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux offer a glimpse of life inside the House of Correction and the Ash Street Jail.
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Sheriff Heroux’s first year
Paul Heroux campaigned for the office in part on a pledge to curb suicides, but no one figured the effort would lead to reconfiguring bed frames, or to a revived welding jobs-training program.
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5 inmates face charges in uprising at Bristol Jail and House of Correction
Damage from the April 21 rampage is estimated at up to $200,000, but only 1 inmate sustained a minor injury, says Sheriff Heroux.
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Heroux praises response to inmate uprising: ‘That’s corrections at its finest.’
“This is never seen. Usually you see videos of excessive force … It’s just very professional. The public never sees this.’ — Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux, describing video footage of officers ending standoff without injuries
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Watch The Chat with new Sheriff Paul Heroux
In the wake of the first big challenge of his tenure as Bristol County sheriff, Paul Heroux will be the special guest of The Chat on Wednesday, May 3 at 7 p.m. As always, The Chat is free to attend, simply register below.