Sheriff's office to join learning collaborative; commissioners approve application for state police aid

Sheriff's Office leaders asked the commissioners to approve a memorandum of understanding to participate in a learning collaborative coordinated by Health Management Associates (HMA) and the Governor's Office of Crime Prevention and Policy to enhance behavioral health treatment and reentry planning in local detention centers. Officials said participation could make St. Mary's Corrections eligible for between one and three stipends totaling up to $35,000, and requested a related revenue‑only budget amendment to establish the $35,000 in the detention center budget. The board approved the MOU and the budget amendment by voice vote.