Don't Like Our Jail Stay Out Of It Post, Gets Sheriff 1,000 Likes

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA — A Facebook post made Tuesday by the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office ended with, "If you don't like our jail, stay out of it." The post earned the department more than 1,000 likes, 105 shares, and, to date, 65 comments. More importantly, however, may be the substance of the post, which addressed a medical complaint made by a recent inmate.

"It’s important to Sheriff [R.L. Butch] Conway that his office runs smoothly and that everyone performs well. When he saw a recent Facebook post from a former inmate complaining about the medical care she received while she was an inmate in our jail, he ordered a review of her medical file to ensure that she received proper care while she was here," reads the post.

It turns out, during the four weeks that this inmate was in the jail, the sheriff's office said she was seen by medical staff no less than seven times for routine screenings and a couple of ailments that are common this time of year. She received allergy medicine when she requested it. She received antibiotics when she needed it, along with some Tylenol to help with her discomfort.

"Ironically," reads the post, "I had the same or similar illness recently. It’s just that time of year when respiratory viruses and sinus infections are rampant. My doctor gave me allergy medication and the exact same antibiotics as this inmate received. The only difference is that I paid for it myself, not the taxpayers.

"The moral of the story is that even when you do everything you’re supposed to do, there are some people who will never be happy with the level of service that you provide," continues the post. "Even when it’s good service. Don’t take it personally. They probably complain everywhere they go. Our best advice is that if you don’t like the way we run the Gwinnett County Jail, stay out of it."

Here are just a few of the posts. She all of the posts on the sheriff's Facebook page.

Kristal Evans Boyd commented, "I did nursing clinical at the jail. Those nurses are AMAZING! It takes a special person to be able to care for people who have such little regard for others! It was a very eye opening experience!"

Linda Duckworth Koon said, "Better jail here than No Korea or some third world country where your aspirin comes from tree bark you chew of a tree."

Jerri Leigh Groth was happy the sheriff's office took it seriously enough to investigate, "I am impressed that y'all looked into it and followed up. Great job for addressing the concerns, even if nothing came of them."

Cindy Jordan Jackson said, "My mom always states 'Some people can't be please no matter what, would complain if they won a million dollars because it wasn't 2 million' Great job done by those whose receive such little respect.

Katy Doyle commented, "Treated better than our elderly !!! That's sad."

Monique Jones liked the sheriff's response, "Amen to that Sheriff Conway! She actually received better care than I get as a retired senior when I need to see a doctor due to concern over all the expenses that will ensue !!"

Photo courtesy Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office