AZ Sheriff Opens Special Jail Unit, Programs for Veterans

Today, the Pinal County (AZ) Sheriff’s Office is opening a new veterans unit at its Adult Detention Facility. Now, any individual who is booked into the facility will get their veterans status verified through Veterans Affairs. If they are a veteran, they can opt to join the veterans unit, the Housing Unit for Military Veterans (HUMV).The HUMV will house veterans from different branches of the military. These inmates will have access to mentors, councilors and educational opportunities to