At the start of the June 30 meeting a county official provided a briefing on jail population and recent incidents, reporting the jail housed 43 inmates and noting recent arrests and a traffic crash.

The official reported, “Start out with our current inmate count is at 43. Current number of males is 38. Current number of females is 5. Current current number being held for district court is 43. And currently number being held for municipal court is 0.” The official later said the office handled 15 arrests during the week and described a three‑car accident at Iron Horse and South Main with no fatalities but with occupants extricated from vehicles.

The official also informed the board about a regional law‑enforcement tragedy, saying, “It's very unfortunate you haven't heard the under sheriff of Phillips County was shot and killed, for, I believe, Friday evening. Responded to a fireworks call.” Commissioners and meeting attendees offered condolences for the Phillips County agency.

The official explained the jail’s maximum temporary holding capability and mutual aid arrangements: when local capacity approaches 50–60 inmates the county brings out cots and, if necessary, calls neighboring counties (Rice County, Marion County and others) to assist with prisoner housing under mutual arrangements.

No formal action was required or taken on these items; the briefing served to inform commissioners about jail population, recent arrests, an active traffic crash response, and intercounty housing arrangements.