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Sheriff Grace previews jail coordination, vehicle needs and swears in undersheriff in Oscoda County update
Summary
Sheriff Grace told the board the department is exploring a replacement vehicle, considering adding a school resource officer, and coordinating with neighboring counties amid possible jail closures; he also swore in Taylor Kann as undersheriff, who said he is "excited for the opportunity."
Sheriff Grace used the public-comments portion of the Aug. 13 meeting to brief the Oscoda County Board of Commissioners on staffing and operational issues affecting the sheriff’s office.
Grace said funding is available in the sheriff department equipment budget to explore a replacement vehicle and to add a school resource officer. He reported ongoing discussions with Human Resources Director Michelle Knepp regarding the county jail’s situation after reports that Ogemaw County may close its facility; Grace said the county is meeting with neighboring counties to explore alternatives for inmate housing.
Grace recounted a recent lifesaving incident involving two local fire personnel (Cody Wilson) and a deputy (Ryan Blair) and said he would like to pursue formal recognition for those individuals with the county administrator and HR director. He also administered the oath to Taylor Kann as undersheriff; Kann said he is "excited for the opportunity" and looks forward to working with the board and the community.
Commissioner Libby Marsh expressed appreciation for Grace's proactive work on intercounty jail coordination. The sheriff’s remarks were informational; no formal action or votes were taken during this update.
