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Sheriff asks for new courthouse security measures and staff IDs; board approves boiler bid

Adams County Commissioners · March 11, 2026
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Summary

The sheriff recommended replacing two courthouse boilers (Hattersley bid, $159,175), moving confinement officers into court security after additional training, and instituting photo ID lanyards to speed security checks; the board approved the boiler bid and agreed to pursue ID policy options and further legal research on search authority.

The Adams County sheriff told commissioners the county needed new courthouse security measures and recommended staffing and facility changes to reduce risk.

On facilities, the sheriff said Hattersley submitted the only qualified bid to replace two boilers for $159,175, including pad work and a warranty; the sheriff recommended approval and said the vendor expected parts and could complete major work within about 30 days. Commissioners moved and seconded to accept the bid.

On security, the sheriff outlined a plan to shift three…

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