Former Jail Commander Ed Aber resigned in July 2023 following substantiated claims of widespread sexual harassment toward female jail staff and contractors. Investigations revealed inappropriate comments and interactions, including a remark about a staff member’s tan lines. Additionally, Aber failed to record nonroutine interactions with inmates using a body-worn camera, violating department policy. Had he not resigned, termination and ineligibility for rehire were likely outcomes. ([durangoherald.com](https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/widespread-sexual-harassment-found-after-resignation-of-la-plata-county-jail-commander/?utm_source=openai))

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