Man who threatened UA mass shooting pleads guilty
Michael Pengchung Lee sent threatening messages to members of Greek life last October.
Supervisors hesitant on new jail commission
Board members said the county has limited jurisdiction when it comes to criminal justice reform.
Lesher: Past criminal justice reform efforts will shape new jail commission
The Pima County Administrator told the Board of Supervisors over the weekend that she is assembling a team of county staff to review justice reform efforts from at least the last seven years.
County releases data on the first six months of jail Transition Center
The Transition Center is part of the county’s effort to reduce recidivism
The Blue Ribbon Commission is over - what happens now for the Pima County Jail?
A look back on the last year as the Board of Supervisors is set to discuss a revealing jail report tomorrow.
County Administrator skirts jail report’s suggestions, recommends new commission
Administrator Lesher largely agreed with issues facing PCADC, but said the county needs more information on cost and jail alternatives.
Jail survey reveals lack of public consensus on potential expansion
Online survey shows many voters agree conditions, especially in healthcare facilities, need to improve, but the path forward is unclear.
The Buzz: a legislative look ahead into criminal justice reform
The new legislative session begins in January, so we asked those close to reform initiatives what they believe is expected.
Activist groups protest new jail ahead of findings report
Members of No Jail Deaths, Community Care Tucson, and Community on Wheels spoke out against a potential new jail at the Pima County Board of Supervisors this week.
County jail commission report delayed two months
The Pima County Blue Ribbon received a 60 day extension to complete their findings report on the jail.
Nanos Reverses Security Decision for Pima County Board of Supervisors
In an email, Nanos announced the Sheriff’s department would now provide one officer to future meetings.
Pima County Jail Transition Center Opens
The facility connects newly released individuals with community resources to prevent rearrest.
Frustration, grief over inmate deaths evident at new Pima County jail forum
The public questioned whether a new jail will stop people from dying in custody.
The Buzz: UA Faculty Senate report details events that led to deadly shooting on campus
The report examines harassing behaviors of the suspected gunman from early in his time at the UA up to the shooting.
Arizona executive order establishes Death Penalty Independent Review Commissioner
Governor Katie Hobbs said "it's time" for a review after history of botched executions.
