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Sheriff outlines more than $300,000 in jail security and site repairs; commissioners prioritize new dorm doors
Summary
The sheriff told the Blackford County Commissioners on Sept. 3 that several jail security upgrades total more than $300,000 in vendor estimates, and commissioners signaled the dorm-door replacement as the top priority.
The sheriff told the Blackford County Commissioners on Sept. 3 that multiple capital projects and equipment purchases are needed to improve jail security and site operations, and provided vendor estimates for each.
Estimates presented to the board included: a fire-suppression well and related hookup with budget estimates of about $110,000 to $120,000 (two estimates cited), replacement of dorm doors with a more secure frame and locking system for $64,469, window repairs or…
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