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Roosevelt County adopts detention policy wording change and tours detention center; body scanner, cameras and MAT program highlighted
Summary
The commission adopted Resolution 2024‑41 updating detention‑center policy language to replace "use of force" with "response to resistance and aggression," approved a promotion in the detention org chart, and toured the facility where officials highlighted a growing MAT program, new classroom cameras and a body scanner scheduled for delivery Dec. 17.
Roosevelt County commissioners adopted revisions to the Detention Center Policies and Procedures Manual and conducted the annual detention‑center inspection after their Dec. 3 meeting.
Detention Administrator Shayla Ramsey and Detention Lt. Clay Layher presented proposed policy language changes intended to shift officers' framing — replacing the phrase "use of force" with "response to resistance and aggression." Commissioner Paul Grider moved to adopt Resolution 2024‑41; the motion passed unanimously.
Ramsey also sought an organizational‑chart change to promote Lt. Clay Layher to captain to reflect his supervisory duties and role training cadets in the academy; the commission approved the change unanimously.
On the annual tour of the facility, Ramsey, Captain Layher and Lt. Rich highlighted security features, the control room, newly installed cameras for a classroom, and the MAT (medication‑assisted treatment) program. Ramsey reported the facility had 59 detainees (12 female, 47 male) with 12 out‑of‑county detainees; she said 11 detainees are participating in the MAT program (9 receiving medication) and there are several programs in progress, including GED classes, yoga and employability classes. Ramsey said a body scanner is scheduled for delivery Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, with training to follow that week.
Commissioners and incoming commissioners praised the cleanliness and calm atmosphere; Ramsey credited staff and recent facility changes, including reflective glass that limits detainees' visual access to corridor activity, for improving the environment.
