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Sawyer County jail reports slightly higher population; officials say staffing would cover double‑bunk if needed
Summary
County jail staff reported a July inmate population of 62 and said part‑time staff would allow safe double‑bunking up to the facility's 104 capacity; officials noted positive community feedback about single‑cell housing and wellbeing.
Jail staff reported that the county jail’s population in July rose slightly to 62 inmates — 10 females and 52 males — and described staffing, average incarceration metrics and alternatives in the event of higher population.
The report listed averages for the period: 24 average probation incarcerations, 22 average pre‑sentence incarcerations and 16 average sentence incarcerations. At the time the report was generated staff recorded 59 inmates on that day and four people on electronic monitoring; the unemployment rate at time of booking was listed at 73%.
Committee members asked about capacity and double‑bunking. Jail staff said the facility’s maximum capacity would be 104 if double‑bunking were used and that staffing, including available part‑time deputies, would be sufficient to cover a doubled population if needed. Council members reported hearing “positive comments” in the community about not double‑bunking — citing improved inmate wellbeing and greater ability for program participation when inmates are housed alone.
The council did not take any formal action on the report; it was received for information and the meeting proceeded to other agency updates.
