Sheriff warns aging jail generator and dispatch systems risk operations; replacement options discussed
The Blackford County Sheriff briefed commissioners on an aging jail generator with transfer-switch failures (repair estimate about $40,000) and options for replacement and radio/dispatch updates that may cost tens of thousands; he said funding exists and he will return with recommendations.
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The Blackford County Sheriff told commissioners April 8 that the jail’s aging generator and transfer switches are failing, causing intermittent power and that repairs could exceed $40,000. He said the existing generator is original to the facility and described instances when the generator struggled to start and produced heavy smoke.
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