Clark told Spectrum News 1, “The most recent deaths are frustrating,” he said. Last month, jail leaders said they were working to make changes at LMDC, including new starting hourly rates and pay increases for current officers and a new medical contract. Beyer also investigated the Transit Authority of River City (TARC) at the request of the council.Ĭlark’s retirement comes after a “no confidence” resolution by the Metro Council in February. He will then present his findings to Metro Council.
Beyer will look into the polices and practices at the jail. On Thursday, March 18, Metro Council passed an emergency resolution to hire former FBI agent David Beyer to investigate Metro Corrections. Since November, seven people have died while incarcerated at LMDC. He rose to this historic moment by putting numerous reforms in place to improve the conditions of the jail for our inmate population and for our dedicated Metro Corrections employees.” Dwayne has led his team through this once-in-a-generation pandemic, which brought health and safety challenges and historic vacancies to the public safety sector. In a statement Fischer said, “When Dwayne agreed to take on this critical job in 2019, the city and nation were yet to learn about the impending global pandemic that would lead to historic shocks and strains to jails across the nation. Metro Council approved hiring an investigator to audit practices and policies at LMDC.Seven inmates have died at LMDC since November.Metro Corrections director Dwayne Clark announces retirement.
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