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Washington County sheriff outlines jail capacity, staffing and program expansions; Hillsborough council asks about local impacts
Summary
Sheriff Massey told Hillsborough council that jail capacity has been reduced by closed housing units amid staffing shortages, described capital repairs and a countywide mental‑health co‑response expansion, and said staff are preparing polling and interagency work ahead of a public safety local option levy.
Washington County Sheriff Massey delivered an annual update to the Hillsborough City Council, summarizing the sheriff’s statutory responsibilities, jail operations, interagency teams and planning for the future.
Jail capacity, capital work and staffing: Massey said the county operates the region’s only jail and noted staffing shortages have forced the closure of housing units, reducing the jail’s available capacity. He outlined planned capital improvements to the law enforcement center, including a new courtroom, roof and HVAC replacement, fire‑alarm upgrades and domestic water system work; staff estimated completion of those projects by roughly summer 2026. He also said county leadership has set aside funding for those improvements and that the county has received a…
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