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Jail captain reports lower population but rising inmate medical costs and transports
Summary
The jail captain told the committee the average daily population was 279 (61% capacity), with relatively low vacancies but continued pressure from inmate medical needs that drive overtime and budget requests; staff cited 1,464 bookings and 1,368 releases in Jan–Mar.
A jail captain briefed the Williamson County law enforcement and public safety committee on April 15, reporting an average daily population of 279 in the January–March quarter (61% of the rated capacity of 454) and noting staffing had improved to about 95 of 103 budgeted positions.
The captain gave operational figures: 1,464 bookings and 1,368 releases across the three months; 7 inmate‑on‑inmate assaults; 5 inmate‑on‑staff assaults; 7 use‑of‑force incidents; 3 suicide attempts; and zero inmate…
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