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Sheriff reports falling jail population, staffing gains and outlines jail‑rebuild planning
Summary
Sheriff Derek reported a jail headcount of 57 and progress on hiring, while county administrators said $1,000,000 allocated in 2024 will fund a needs‑assessment and bid work that positions the county to begin more intensive jail rebuild planning next year.
Sheriff Derek told the Tompkins County Public Safety Committee on March 24 that the jail headcount that day was 57, with three females boarded out, and that hiring has improved with only a few vacancies remaining.
The sheriff highlighted recent activity including a countywide DWI enforcement month that produced 11 DWI arrests and participation in…
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