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Douglas County corrections director reports staffing gains, reentry outcomes and pretrial metrics; mental-health unit planned for late 2026
Summary
Director Michael Myers presented a detailed January 2026 report: the jail reported improved staffing with 26 cadets beginning training, increased overtime tied to three pay periods, reentry placements that saved jail bed days, pretrial release metrics showing high compliance rates, and ongoing audits; Myers said a new mental-health unit is planned to open in late 2026.
Michael Myers, Douglas County director of corrections, presented the department's January 2026 report to the Board of Corrections and the Board of Commissioners. Myers said the department is operating under budget but cautioned that upcoming expenditures will reduce the surplus; he highlighted staffing gains, training and program activity.
Myers reported that 26 cadets began academy training on Jan. 5, several officers left in January and that 6 officers below sergeant and one sergeant left during the month. He said the department spent $499,735 on overtime in January, which he attributed in part to the month containing…
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