The Star-Telegram is reporting the departure is not related to recent jail deaths.
The Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement that the jail chief “retired very honorably” after 32 years with TCSO.TARRANT COUNTY, Texas — The man in charge of day-to-day operations at the Tarrant County Jail has retired. The announcement of Tarrant County Jail Executive Chief Deputy of Confinement Charles Eckert comes amid a string of inmate deaths at the jail.
“He just won administrator of the year in Texas and has many other positive accomplishments during his tenure. He will be missed and we wish him the best in his retirement,” the statement reads. “Anyone who would speak negatively about Chief Eckert’s service is clearly misinformed or being divisive.”Activists have recently called for Tarrant County Sheriff Bill Waybourn to step down amid concerns about the management of the jail.
“While the longtime jail chief will be leaving after 32 years, the systemic problems in the jail remain,” Simmons said in a statement. “The ultimate responsibility for these issues lies with Sheriff Bill Waybourn.”
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