Sheriff’s office reports high jail population; commissioners request cost analysis

Feb 24, 2026

Traverse County jail reports show consistently high daily population and DOC concerns about staffing and bed capacity; Commissioner Dave Salberg asked for a detailed analysis of the county’s costs to board inmates from other counties.

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Sheriff’s Office staff told the Traverse County Commission on Nov. 4 that the county jail has been operating at consistently high daily population and that demand is higher than neighboring Wilkin County.

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