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Sheriff names new jail administrator and explains civilian detention-supervisor roles
Summary
The sheriff reported weekly jail population figures, introduced new jail administrator Summer Bess, and outlined the department’s move to hire civilian detention supervisors instead of commissioned deputies for some positions.
The St. Francois County sheriff reported an average inmate population of 155 and introduced Summer Bess as the county's new jail administrator during the commission meeting.
The sheriff said average daily population for the week was 155 inmates, including 131 males and 24 females. He introduced Summer Bess, who previously served as a sergeant, school resource officer and lieutenant, and said she will run…
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