According to officials, the county has spent $150 million to add 1,400 beds to the jail system, including a new $64-million jail under construction.

The jail system recorded dramatic drops in crime and overtime.

As of Wednesday, the city's jail system held 14,693 inmates, more than 600 above the authorized capacity.

A city in the process of expanding its police force needs a decent, well-managed jail system.

New York City's jail system has become something of a small town.

'This is the largest jail system in the world,' he said.

The agency has the eighth largest jail system in the United States.

Mr. Kerik said about 44 percent of people arrested are held in the city's jail system.

That means there will always be room for people who violate the law in this jail system.

And he would like to change the jail system so people are not detained for years before trial.