Dallas County juvenile director resigns after general inspector’s office opens new investigation [Video]

The director of the Dallas County Juvenile Justice Department has resigned amid allegations of problems at the detention center.

FOX 4 has learned state inspectors paid an unannounced visit to the center this week as community leaders raise concerns about conditions there.

Dallas County Juvenile Detention Center Executive Director Darryl Beatty resigned Friday at the request of the Juvenile Board and Chief Juvenile Judge Cheryl Shannon. 

The Texas Office of the Inspector General — which investigates allegations of abuse, neglect and exploitation — made an unannounced visit on Monday.

Based on what inspectors found during Monday’s visit, there’s now a new investigation into the detention center.

Michael Waters is the founding member of the Dallas Black Clergy. The organization has recently been highlighting allegations of inhumane and harsh conditions.

We’re hoping that this is the beginning of the changes that are needed to protect our young people,” he said. “And so we have a significant responsibility to make sure that our young people are …