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Detention center reports staffing gains, completed shower project and new programs for detainees
Summary
Detention leaders reported two vacancies with interviews scheduled, an Aug. 2025 population of 105 detainees and completion of a shower renovation, while outlining laundry upgrades and behavioral-health programming including RISE and the MomCare pilot.
The Grant County detention center reported staffing and facilities updates during the Aug. 12 work session.
Detention leadership said the facility had two officer openings, with interviews scheduled within two weeks and more than 15 applicants on file following a recent pay‑rate adjustment. In July 2025 the facility recorded 139 intakes, 124 releases and an average daily population of 89; as of Aug. 2025 the daily population was reported at 105 detainees (83 males and 22 females). The facility’s operational housing capacity described in the presentation was 95 long‑term beds (74 male; 21 female), not counting short-term booking or observation areas.
Facility work completed includes a shower renovation that staff said is signed off and operational. The detention center reported plans to start a laundry room remodel and purchase new laundry equipment following budget approval. Staff also said they have quotes for enclosing the mail-control area and will pursue that project to increase safety for officers.
Programs highlighted included the RISE recovery program (28 participants in July, with 12 in custody and 16 in the community) and a planned “Hustle 2” program for detainees unable to attend in-person programming; Hustle 2 can be delivered on tablets or paper. The facility said it will pilot a quarterly “Officer of the Quarter” recognition and that it participated in the Johns Hopkins University 'MomCare' pilot on opioid use disorder in pregnancy; the detention center will host Johns Hopkins for a site visit on Sept. 15.
Detention staff asked the commission to watch daily population trends because the facility becomes uncomfortable and stretched as counts exceed 100, and said they will continue hiring and monitor trends into late 2025.
