Sheriff Plummer

The Montgomery County Jail Coalition studied how other communities monitor their jails. A new report lists recommendations for an independent watchdog committee and improving conditions at the County Jail.

The Montgomery County Jail Coalition received a total of 2,101 signatures on its petition for civilian oversight of the Montgomery County Jail. Organizers say this number surpassed the initial goal of 1,000 signatures.

On Wednesday, Montgomery County Sheriff Phil Plummer fielded questions from news agencies regarding seven pending civil rights lawsuits against the…