Genesee County approves contracts for jail safety upgrades after liability concerns raised

May 21, 2025

Committees approved contracts to replace ligature-risk vent covers and install safety guardrails in the Genesee County Jail. Commissioners cited aging infrastructure and legal risk; projects will be funded from general and capital-sweep accounts.

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Genesee County commissioners approved two contracts to address safety vulnerabilities at the Genesee County Jail: a purchase order for installation work and a larger construction contract to install protective guardrails that prevent falls from the facility's second tier.

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