shelby county #3 for number of inmates

A new study says Shelby County ranks #3 in the nation for the number of people being held in jail per population. Nashville/Davidson County ranks #2 with Philadelphia leading the way. The study criticizes police and prosecutors for arresting the homeless and for giving bonds to high to be posted by inmates. It would appear the group, Justice Policy Institute, has an agenda but still the information is interesting. You can read the Commercial Appeals article by clicking HERE.