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Barron County sheriff briefs board on ‘9 80’ subjects, says state controls post‑year status
Summary
At the Barron County Board meeting the sheriff explained that the county and sheriff’s office do not control the “9 80” subjects, described security steps taken at no taxpayer cost, and answered supervisors’ questions about housing and oversight.
The Barron County sheriff told the County Board on April 11 that the county and sheriff's office do not control individuals described in the meeting record as “9 80” subjects and that the state, not the county, determines what happens to them after the first year.
The sheriff said the office “did put in place some security measures, cameras, etcetera, at no cost to the taxpayers,” and said the equipment came from existing county inventory and will be used “randomly … in other areas across the county for investigative purposes, safety, and security.” He told the board the individuals are not in custody: “They are not in custody,” he said, and the sheriff’s office cannot house them in the county jail.
The sheriff told supervisors the county has been saving for the related project for years and has saved “well more than the project costs.” He also said the county has provided mutual aid to municipal police departments without charging those departments for assistance, training coverage, or background checks.
Supervisors asked for clarification about oversight and duration. The sheriff said the state of Wisconsin controls what happens after the year of supervision, adding that the county is notified of changes for reference only. Supervisor Patty Anderson asked the sheriff to distribute the prepared statement to board members; the sheriff replied, “Be happy to email that out to the county board members.”
Board members said they have received few incidents connected to the nearby residences where supervised individuals live. A supervisor described daily police visits and said the arrangement has produced “0 issues” to date.
No formal action or vote was taken on the item; the sheriff provided information and answered supervisory questions. He said he welcomed additional input and would email the material to board members at Supervisor Anderson’s request.
The discussion occurred during the meeting’s Special Matters/Announcements segment and was followed by routine agenda items and questions from supervisors.
