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Louisville's jail population has surged to its highest level in nearly four years, raising concerns about overcrowding.

Advocates worry the overcrowding could lead to more deaths, while jail officials say they are better prepared with improved staffing and safety measures.

Despite recent reforms, the jail remains understaffed, and officers work overtime.

Community groups attribute the population increase to more arrests and stricter state laws, calling for investment in services over incarceration.

Since late July, Louisville’s jail population has been on a steady rise, recently reaching its highest level in nearly four years.

The latest surge comes amid persistently high incarceration levels. For much of this year, the number of people held at the downtown jail h

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