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Penobscot County OKs two transport vans and electronic monitoring program for pretrial supervision
Summary
The commission approved purchasing two transport vans (one with a security insert) and authorized the jail to begin an electronic monitoring program through its existing vendor, citing potential cost savings and added supervision for certain pretrial releases.
Penobscot County commissioners voted May 6 to approve the purchase of two transport vans for the sheriff—s office and to authorize a new electronic monitoring option for some pretrial defendants.
The sheriff—s office opened bids for two prisoner-transport vans and a security insert. The low local bid for a 2024 Ford Transit cargo van was from Court Auto Group at $52,897 if a vehicle was in stock (higher if ordered). The alternative quote from Quality Vans (including an insert) was roughly $122,640; the sheriff said the department will order a second, more basic van and a single security insert to serve separation needs.
On a separate vote the commission approved pursuing an electronic monitoring program…
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