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Scott County jail officials seek 1‑year Cadmus trial paid from canteen to test inmate‑tracking wristbands and rounds software
Summary
Jailer J. O'Brails (name per transcript) requested approval to sign a one‑year agreement with Cadmus for software to track rounds, tray and razor distribution and staff accountability for $4,500 annually plus a one‑time $5,000 charge for wristbands and beacons; county attorney and magistrates asked for clarification on data access and ownership.
Scott County jail leadership asked the fiscal court July 24 for permission to sign a one‑year contract with Cadmus (jail tracking software) and to fund an initial trial using canteen funds rather than general fund money. The initial annual software fee discussed was $4,500; an additional one‑time equipment charge of about $5,000 would cover inmate wristbands, scanning devices and facility beacons. No tax dollars were proposed for the first year.
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