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Council tables sheriff’s debit‑card request amid concerns about inmate trust account controls and reporting
Summary
Councilors expressed concern over a proposed debit card tied to the sheriff’s inmate trust account and a request for a Sam’s Club membership for commissary purchasing; the council voted to table the item pending clearer accounting and commissary reporting.
Scott County councilors voted to table a sheriff’s request to authorize a debit card and a Sam’s Club membership for commissary purchases after expressing concerns about account control, reporting and whether the card would be attached to the inmate trust (escrow) account.
Minutes and earlier commissioner action provided to the council showed prior discussion by the commissioners about issuing a debit card tied to the inmate trust account and authorizing a single‑purchase cap (the previous…
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