A psychiatrist who worked at the Norfolk Jail said he resigned because he claims he was being asked to engage in dangerous practices that would be putting the health of inmates at risk.
People Taking Action: Local sheriff gets dunked and then some for Special Olympics
and last updated 2021-02-09 22:09:56-05
NORFOLK, Va. - Norfolk Sheriff Joe Baron was in for a surprise. Yes, he knew he was about to get cold and wet, but he didn t know his office had a few tricks up their sleeve - all in support of Special Olympics Virginia.
All the teams this year raising money had to get creative due to COVID-19 because due to social distancing concerns, there would be no Polar Plunge - no massive crowds running into the Atlantic at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront.
Norfolk sheriff makes jail, courthouse safer with new technology
and last updated 2021-02-05 16:44:04-05
NORFOLK, Va. - Norfolk Sheriff Joe Baron is taking action to help keep people safe in the city s courthouse and jail.
Whether you re a member of the public going to a jury trial or an employee heading to work at the jail, there s one more security test that you will need to pass: Check or X.
With CARES Act funding, Sheriff Baron was able to secure thermal imaging cameras that detect a person s body temperature in seconds. It s a new way to allow us to work more effectively and efficiently in our security operations, he said.