Sheriff requests replacement control modules; commissioners approve $9,850 in jail bond funds
The sheriff reported a failed control module that manages alarms, doors and duress systems; commissioners voted 3-0 to approve purchase of replacement touchscreen/control hardware using jail bond funds, citing the system's role in building safety and continuity.
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The sheriff (speaker 10) told commissioners the main control module that operates alarms, duress buttons and door access in the jail had failed and that the building currently has no backup in the control room, leading to repeated remote fixes that carry a cost. He said three replacement touchscreen/control units plus a spare are recommended to restore redundancy and reduce remote‑repair costs.
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