Letter writers urge members of the public to contact their lawmakers and push for "true equality"; demand Hampton Sheriff Karen Bowden expect integrity from her employees; and argue the major homicide spike was from de-policing, not the pandemic.
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The Hampton city jail was essentially shut down for repairs in 2022, with inmates being shipped out to other jurisdictions around the state. This creates problems in getting defendants to court hearings, hikes expenses for lawyers and puts families in a tough spot.