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Sawyer County jail reports December averages; jail staff describe medications MOU with tribal providers and electronic monitoring criteria
Summary
Sheriff's office reported an average daily jail population of 68 in December (12 female, 56 male), four inmates on electronic monitoring, and a signed MOU with LCO tribal providers for in‑jail medication administration; staff said expansion beyond LCO members is a work in progress.
The Sawyer County sheriff's office told the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council on Jan. 14 that the jail averaged 68 inmates per day in December — 12 females and 56 males — with an average probation incarceration of 21, pre‑sentence incarceration at 25 and sentence incarceration at 22.
Jail staff reported there were four people on electronic monitoring during the month and said changes to Huber/work‑release procedures mean sentenced inmates who live in the county and meet program prerequisites (including employment) are eligible for alternatives to in‑custody time. County staff described electronic monitoring approval criteria as typically requiring employment of at least 32 hours per week or meeting other conditions; community‑service alternatives are sometimes used for residents on disability.
Members asked about medicated‑assistance in the jail. Staff said an MOU with the Lac Courte Oreilles (LCO) tribal provider had been executed so LCO clinicians are administering injections on site for LCO members; staff said the county is working to expand access beyond LCO members but that broader implementation is still in progress.
The sheriff's office also announced the retirement of Chief Joe Sedara and promoted Detective Brian Dale to chief deputy; the office said Chief Deputy Dale will act as a primary designee between the lieutenant and sheriff when needed.
Council members asked clarifying questions about Huber eligibility, home‑inspection requirements for Huber deputies, and eligibility for electronic monitoring; jail staff responded with the procedural prerequisites and said they would follow up on details as needed.
