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Sullivan County sheriff reports jail crowding, hiring gaps and state transfer backlog
Summary
The sheriff told the Public Safety Committee the county jail population has risen to 127, including 11 inmates who should be in state custody, and described hiring challenges after state actions affecting some correctional officers' certifications; county leaders discussed exams and options for rehiring.
The Sullivan County sheriff briefed the Public Safety Committee on staffing, inmate counts and hiring obstacles at the county jail on May 1, 2025, reporting a jail population of 127 and a backlog of inmates who should have been transferred to state custody.
The sheriff said the county currently has 11 inmates who the state should be taking into custody but has not, and that the county’s jail population is increasing daily. He said the state typically does not issue reimbursement until the transfer occurs and that counties across the state are facing similar backlogs.
On staffing, the sheriff reported he has hired 11 new correction…
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