Arpaio plans to move inmates by light rail
January 27, 2009 - 11:37 AM
Staff report
Daily News-Sun
Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio today will announce he plans to begin transporting inmates on the Valley's new light rail system.

Arpaio will have deputies transport inmates from 44th Street and Washington to the Fourth Avenue Jail, eliminating the need for costly parking fees associated with inmate transport. Projected cost savings from this phase of "Con Rail" is estimated to be about $72,000.

Last month's grand opening of the Valley's new light rail system finally provided the Sheriff's Office with a new way of doing business and there is another benefit to the "Con Rail" program. Deputies will be an added security measure for the valley rail system, something Arpaio is sure riders will appreciate.

"Not only is this program financially creative in these tough economic times, but we will be providing a service to the city's light rail program by occasionally providing free security," Arpaio said. "There is nothing to be concerned or worried about as my deputies will be armed."

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