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Sheriff reports drop in federal inmates is reducing detention-center revenue
Summary
Undersheriff Shawn Chapman told commissioners the detention center currently houses 8 federal inmates versus a typical count of about 25, and that the reduced population is affecting facility revenue.
Undersheriff Shawn Chapman reported to the board that the county detention center’s revenue is being affected by a substantial decline in federal inmates. Chapman said the facility currently houses eight federal inmates, compared with a normal count of about 25, and that the lower population is reducing revenue associated with housing contracts.
Commissioners received the update as part of the sheriff’s monthly report; no immediate policy action was recorded in the minutes. The report was presented as operational information for future budgeting and revenue planning.
