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County approves jail mutual‑use agreement and new inmate communications contract; corrections reports lower ADP and medical changes
Summary
The board approved an interlocal jail mutual‑use agreement with Benton County and a contract with Consolidated Telecommunications for inmate communications, and received corrections updates showing average daily population declines, selection of Aspen IV Medical, and staff and equipment changes.
Walla Walla County commissioners voted Jan. 5 to approve two actions aimed at strengthening corrections operations and reducing service gaps.
Director Steve Parker described a mutual‑use agreement with Benton County that will allow the counties to transfer or house inmates when conflicts (for example, staff family relationships) or capacity issues arise; the board voted 3–0 to approve the interlocal agreement. Parker said a similar agreement with Franklin County is in the works.
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