VZC jail knocks out inspection with one-two punch
Photos by Britne Hammons
Chief Deputy of the VZC Jail George Flowers inspects the two, new water heating systems installed at the VZC Jail. The busted broilers heated up problems for the VZC jail, requiring immediate attention to be fixed and upgraded. Chief Flowers said that the boilers had not been replaced since the jail was built.
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Good news finally came to the Van Zandt County Jail late November. After a series of setbacks and problems, the jail has now completely knocked out a yearly inspection with a stiff uppercut.
From busted boilers to the lack of room for female inmates, leaky roofs, defunct locking mechanisms and plumbing issues, the jail and its staff have overcame a mountainous heap of hurdles to keep the VZC jail up and running in its best condition yet.
The VZC Jail is smoothly ran by a group of highly organized and efficient individuals, all under the direction of Chief Deputy George Flowers.
Chief Flowers said that every year Texas jails have to be inspected and have to meet jail standards.
“Every year by statue, Texas jails are inspected and have to meet what is called jail standards. There are set laws and standards that define that all correctional facilities that hold county prisoners have to be inspected annually. The inspection is unannounced and we have to meet certain standards. It covers everything from booking in to what is asking during the booking process,” Chief Flowers said.
The inspection usually takes 10 to 12 hours for a facility the size of the VZC Jail. The VZC Jail holds 192 beds. There are currently 12 females housed in Henderson County due to overcrowding, which is one of the problem that the jail faces.
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