Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)

The Shelby County Jail has established a "Zero Tolerance" for inmate sexual assault / abuse and will make every effort to provide all inmates with a safe, humane, and secure environment, free from the threat of sexual assault / abuse and staff sexual misconduct / harassment.

Reporting

All incidents of the Shelby County Jail staff sexual misconduct/harassment shall be reported to Lieutenant Karla Pleiman at 937-494-2106. You may also email Shelby County Victims Services or call 937-498-7400 for any inmate sexual assault or abuse. All allegations will be taken seriously and investigated thoroughly. If it is determined that a false report has been filed, criminal charges can be filed against the accuser.

Data Review

The Shelby County Jail collects accurate data for every allegation of sexual abuse at The Shelby County Jail, using a standardized instrument and set of definitions. The Shelby County Sheriff's Office aggregates the incident-based sexual abuse data at least Annually. A report of its findings from its data review and any corrective actions for the facility is available upon request by contacting the Shelby County Sheriff's Office jail records at 937-494-2159.