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Sheriff reports jail population, consultant progress; board approves travel and routine bills

LaSalle County Public Safety · May 7, 2026
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Summary

The sheriff told the LaSalle County Public Safety board the average daily jail population for the month was 149, said a consultant is ahead of schedule, and the board approved out-of-state accreditation travel and routine bill payments for sheriff and other departments.

The sheriff reported ongoing work with a consultant named Carla and said the consultant is gathering information and is “ahead of schedule.” He gave the board an operational update including personnel changes and the jail population.

“Our average daily population for last month was 149, just so you guys know,” the sheriff said, and noted retirements and scheduled interviews to fill vacancies.

The sheriff and department staff requested out-of-state travel for accreditation training in Pittsburgh, July 29–Aug. 3, to support the department’s newly assigned accreditation manager. The board approved out-of-state travel requests by voice votes: travel for Jackie Underhill and travel for Mark Larson were both approved following motions and seconds.

The board also approved payment of sheriff’s bills by motion.