Overcrowding remains a concern at the Saline County Jail.
The jail, which has 172 male beds and 20 female beds, is routinely at or over capacity. On Monday, it was 26 males and 22 females over capacity.
While more space is needed, taxpayers are reluctant to support expansion of the facility. A jail expansion plan was defeated in the last local election.
A jail advisory task force will soon begin meetings to discuss the issue.
Saline County Commission Chairman Monte Shadwick, appearing Monday morning on KSAL's Morning News, said that obviously they need to look at ways to reduce the jail population. Perhaps a ...
Overcrowding remains a concern at the Saline County Jail.
The jail, which has 172 male beds and 20 female beds, is routinely at or over capacity. On Monday, it was 26 males and 22 females over capacity.
While more space is needed, taxpayers are reluctant to support expansion of the facility. A jail expansion plan was defeated in the last local election.
A jail advisory task force will soon begin meetings to discuss the issue.
Saline County Commission Chairman Monte Shadwick, appearing Monday morning on KSAL's Morning News, said that obviously they need to look at ways to reduce the jail population. Perhaps a ...