Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 15, 2013. The Justice Department announced today that it has entered into a comprehensive agreement with the Parish of St. Tammany, La., and the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff to correct conditions of confinement at the St. Tammany Parish Jail and to ensure that improvements made since the Department’s investigation will be maintained. The St. Tammany Parish Jail is located in Covington, La., and houses approximately 1,000 adult male and female prisoners. The jail is staffed by approximately 225 sworn law enforcement officers and civilian employees.
