Jail official seeks space and program upgrades; body scanner in use, expansion under study

Aug 3, 2026

Jail staff reported an average daily population of about 70, described in-jail programming (GED, addiction recovery), said outsourced population is roughly 45, and asked the board to consider facility improvements including a sally port and expanded housing.

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Jail division staff told supervisors the facility's average daily population is about 70 and the outsourced population to regional jails continues at roughly 45. Staff cited steady Department of Corrections compliance and described education and reentry programs including GED classes and addiction recovery courses delivered inside the facility.

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