Patti Vasquez is joined by Patrick Jones, candidate for Will County sheriff. He discussed his campaign for Will County sheriff and outlined priorities for community trust, transparency, and jail programming.

Here are a few key points from the conversation:
- Jones said he aims to increase the sheriff’s presence in the community and work directly with residents on local problems; he also intends to release deputy use-of-force videos with accompanying statements, targeting release within seven days, when feasible, and continue mental health screenings and expand training for encounters involving mental health crises.
- If elected, Jones plans to implement detainee re-entry programs in jail within the first month in office to help reduce recidivism.
- Jones said the Will County Sheriff’s Office should not assist ICE and that federal agents should not enter the courthouse.
- He supports visible identification, body cameras, complaint procedures, and due process.
- He disputed his opponent’s claim that the SAFE-T Act has made communities less safe, citing mandatory training and body cameras.

Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/driving-it-home).

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