Acknowledging that the process may take time, Director of Community Corrections Annie Grevas chaired the first meeting of the Committee to Reduce Jail Population. The Saline County Commission organized stakeholders and interested citizens to offer insights on a variety of criminal justice issues.
Jail Administrator, Captain Brett Melander said that as of today, 256 individuals are being held by the Saline County Sheriff’s Office. Of these, 172 are physically housed at the Saline County Jail while 84 are housed at jails outside of Saline County—often at a cost of $30/day. The jail has 52 staff members; but, turnover is a concern. ...
Acknowledging that the process may take time, Director of Community Corrections Annie Grevas chaired the first meeting of the Committee to Reduce Jail Population. The Saline County Commission organized stakeholders and interested citizens to offer insights on a variety of criminal justice issues.
Jail Administrator, Captain Brett Melander said that as of today, 256 individuals are being held by the Saline County Sheriff’s Office. Of these, 172 are physically housed at the Saline County Jail while 84 are housed at jails outside of Saline County—often at a cost of $30/day. The jail has 52 staff members; but, turnover is a concern. ...