Summary
Corrections staff reported on jail population and revenue and described a gang‑identification unit that coordinates internally and with outside agencies to separate gang‑affiliated inmates and support investigations.
Corrections staff told the Public Safety and Emergency Services Committee that the county jail’s reported head count was 467 the morning of the meeting and that the report listed a highest count of 172; revenue to July was reported as $4,072,523.
When a legislator asked about the jail’s process for identifying gang‑affiliated inmates, a corrections staff member said, “We have a special unit that does that.” The staff member described the unit’s work as collaborative with patrol divisions and outside agencies and said the classification information helps the jail “keep … gang members apart” to maintain a safe and secure environment.
The committee did not take formal action on the report; members asked questions and moved on to subsequent agenda items.
Why it matters: head count and revenue figures inform jail staffing, overtime and budget planning. Officials also highlighted the jail’s internal unit for gang identification and its role in coordinating with external law‑enforcement partners to manage inmate safety and assist investigations.
What’s next: the corrections report will remain part of the committee record; staff can provide additional detail on classification protocols and any interagency agreements upon request.
