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Sheriff reports steady call volume; commissioners press on recurring animal‑nuisance complaints
Summary
Sheriff Nate Beckman reported an average daily jail population of about 108 and hundreds of calls over a two‑week span; commissioners and the sheriff discussed persistent chicken/dog nuisance complaints and noted some matters have been referred to the county attorney for civil review.
Sheriff Nate Beckman presented a two‑week operational report (July 8–21) that showed an average daily inmate population of about 108, 11 accidents, 42 assists to outside agencies, 258 traffic stops and 23 arrests during the reporting period.
"During that time frame, we've averaged 108 inmates," Beckman said, summarizing operational demands on the jail. Commissioners then raised an ongoing constituent complaint about roaming chickens and dogs; Beckman said deputies have taken reports, that some incidents have been forwarded to the county attorney, and that criminal statutes limit responses in many neighbor‑dispute cases.
Commissioners asked staff to follow up so the county attorney can report whether civil nuisance or zoning remedies are available; the sheriff said the office will continue taking reports and documenting incidents to support any civil action.
Next steps: the sheriff’s office will consolidate reports and coordinate with the county attorney’s office; commissioners said they will follow up with the constituent once they have an update regarding prosecutorial or civil options.
