Wayne County executive calls for public health emergency at juvenile jail
DETROIT (WXYZ) — Wayne County Executive Warren Evans called for a public health state of emergency at the county’s juvenile jail during his State of the County address Tuesday evening.“The situation has become untenable for nearly 140 youths that are currently residing there. Extraordinary action has become necessary. Which is why, today, I am calling for a public health state of emergency,” Evans said.Issuing the order would allow the county to establish a structure of command reporting directly to Evans and speed up action needed to adequately staff the facility. The order would also expedite therapeutic services to increase safety and security.A public health order has not yet been issued by the county's top health official or state.“But in the end, the most important action needed t...