Sheriff Sean told the committee that the county jail received a violation‑free state inspection, a result he said is rare and reflects extensive work by jail staff.

“We received a violation free jail inspection,” the sheriff said, noting that state jail inspections review hundreds of different items and typically find at least one deficiency. He praised staff and highlighted recent initiatives the inspector noted, including expanded partnerships with the Veterans Administration to support incarcerated veterans’ mental‑health and reentry needs, an updated field‑training program with measurable benchmarks, and expanded telehealth services through the county’s medical contractor.

The sheriff said inmates reported they valued program opportunities and inspectors commended professional interactions between staff and inmates; the facility itself was described as clean and organized in the inspection report.

Committee members responded with congratulations and public‑engagement notes: one member thanked the sheriff’s office for participation in a Booster Club tailgate event where officers engaged with the public and brought a vehicle that children enjoyed. The sheriff also reminded the committee of a canine UTV/ATV ride fundraiser happening on Saturday with registration at Cedar Shack.

Why it matters: a violation‑free inspection may indicate improved compliance and operations in the jail; the sheriff attributed the result to staff efforts and to specific programs that support inmates and staff training.

Ending: The committee recorded the report with appreciation; no formal action was taken.