Sheriff reports average 97 in jail, describes noise‑resolution enforcement and uniform changes

Apr 13, 2026

Sheriff Nate Beckman reported an average daily jail population of 97 for March 25–April 7, listed incident and service counts, said the office received the first complaint under a new noise resolution and described an education‑first enforcement approach, and noted a transition to new uniforms and completed weapons training.

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Sheriff Nate Beckman told the commission that between March 25 and April 7 the sheriff’s office averaged 97 individuals per day in the county jail and handled 763 calls for service in that two‑week period. He provided incident totals including arrests, citations, DUI investigations and civil paper service during that reporting window.

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