Sheriffand jail officials report steady revenues, improved GED results and inmate programs

Bedford County sheriffand jail officials on July (date not specified) updated the Public Safety Committee on jail operations, revenue streams, and inmate programs, saying housing state inmates and commissary/phone revenues help offset jail costs while education and vocational programs are showing marked improvements.

Committee members were told the sheriffand jail system logged large operational volumes in recent reporting: total patrol miles recorded, traffic accidents, traffic stops and 9-1-1 calls were reviewed in the sheriffdepartmentreport and deputies maintained security for multiple court sessions and transported inmates between courts and the jail complex. The committee also received a summary of arrests and warrants served…