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Sheriff reports 129 in jail, staffing losses; committee renews uniform contract
Summary
Sheriff Brian Schenck told the committee the jail held 129 people and reported three custody deputy retirements and a lapsed SEACC contract; the committee approved renewal of a contract with Galls LLC for uniforms (1-26-JP-7).
Brian Schenck, Cayuga County Sheriff, reported the jail population at 129 incarcerated individuals at the time of his report. He said that figure included 15 federal board-ins and 6 local board-ins; additionally, 13 New York State parolees were detained for new charges and 2 parolees for violations. Schenck noted the department lost three veteran custody deputies to retirement in December and said hiring has not kept pace with departures; he also reported the SEACC labor contract expired at the end of 2025.
The committee approved resolution 1-26-JP-7 authorizing the Sheriff and the Legislature Chairman to renew a contract with Galls LLC to supply uniforms for custody and patrol divisions. The motion was made by Tom Winslow and seconded by Mark Strong (as recorded); the vote was "all in favor." Schenck said the department is beginning accreditation for its Civil Division and that severe winter weather increased road-patrol call volumes, but no additional staffing plan details or contract dollar figures were provided in the meeting record.
