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Pittsburg County jail reports suicide review, contraband incidents and a $149,982 monthly deficit in November
Summary
Sheriff's Office jail administrator Jeff Daniels told commissioners the jail averaged 154 inmates in November, reached a peak of 165, documented contraband and use-of-force incidents, and is reviewing mental-health screening after a Nov. 9 inmate suicide; the November budget showed a $149,982.49 deficit covered by dedicated tax revenue.
Pittsburg County Jail Administrator Jeff Daniels presented the November 2025 monthly report to the Board of County Commissioners on Dec. 8, reporting an average daily population of 154 inmates, 137 bookings, 149 releases and a peak population of 165 on Nov. 18.
Daniels said the jail held 17 inmates for other jurisdictions (tribal and federal), generating revenue; he reported contraband discoveries, several documented use-of-force incidents and medical emergencies requiring staff response. He said the most critical event during the month was an inmate suicide on Nov. 9, which prompted immediate changes to mental-health screening procedures and a review of suicide-prevention protocols.
The financial report attached to the packet showed November expenditures of $317,185.25 against revenues of $167,202.76, leaving a net operational deficit of $149,982.49 for the month. Personnel services were the largest expense ($217,183.54). Daniels told the board that the deficit is covered by dedicated tax revenue and intergovernmental housing agreements. The report included per-inmate cost estimates: $66.44 per inmate per day and a monthly cost of $2,059.64.
Commissioners acknowledged the report; no board action was recorded beyond receipt and discussion. Daniels described remedial training and personnel actions taken after the November suicide and said staff will continue adjustments to screening and classification procedures.
