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Prince William County superintendent reports staffing shortfalls, jail repairs and new substance-use supports
Summary
The county jail superintendent told the board the modular housing unit remains closed, vacancies total about 92 positions, a George Mason grant will expand medication-assisted treatment, and a recurring mental-health/reentry grant of $351,909 supports staff and services.
Prince William County jail Superintendent reported on operational capacity, staffing and programs, telling board members the facility is still operating with the modular housing unit closed and that staffing shortages remain a primary constraint. "The modular building [is] closed as 200 beds," the superintendent said, and added that vacancies include 78 sworn and 14 civilian positions, a total of 92 vacancies.
The superintendent said recent average daily population (ADP) and historical trends show the jail has not yet returned to pre-pandemic highs but is recovering. He described transfers to the state system for certain inmates and noted ongoing maintenance projects that limit usable housing: "Half the…
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