Sheriff reports 142 incarcerated, multiple vacancies and facility maintenance needs

Mar 11, 2026

Sheriff Brian Schenck reported the jail held 142 people, noted several deputy and LPN vacancies, said policy work is underway for Civil Division accreditation, and flagged unexpected maintenance costs at the public safety complex.

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Sheriff Brian Schenck told the committee the jail population was 142 incarcerated individuals at the time of the report, including 13 federal and 13 local board-ins and several parole-related detentions. He said the department currently has 10 vacant Deputy Sheriff and 1 LPN positions in the jail and two vacancies in the Road Patrol Division.

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