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Spokane County reviews detention‑budget options after booking policy change increases population
Summary
Sheriff's staff and budget analysts presented three budget options for detention operations, reported an uptick of about 88 beds after suspending book‑and‑release, and outlined net costs of Electronic Home Monitoring (EHM) and education programs.
Sheriff's office and budget staff briefed the Spokane County Board of Commissioners on Nov. 17 about detention funding choices, program costs and short‑term population changes after a recent suspension of book‑and‑release policies.
Staff presented three options ranging from status quo to a reduced‑program model that would close a facility building, cut programs and eliminate vacant positions. They warned that losing city or regional…
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