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County Breaks Ground on New Jail

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10/27/2021 1:27:00 PM
  • The Saline County Jail project took a big step forward on October 27th. Officials gathered to officially break ground on the project.
  • The project was approved by voters last November. A one-half percent sales tax to help pay for the new building went into effect on April 1st.
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The Saline County Jail project took a big step forward on October 27th. Officials gathered to officially break ground on the project. The project was approved by voters last November. A one-half percent sales tax to help pay for the new building went into effect on April 1st. Plans for the new jail include: - Space for 392 inmates, allowing the County to stop paying for inmates to be housed in other counties. - Dedicated spaces for both male and female inmates with special needs, as well as medical housing. - Expanded program space to add programs to help with rehabilitation and re-entry. - Energy-efficient, utilities that are more accessible for repairs, staff efficiencies. - Includes a new Sheriff’s Office space for Administration, Patrol, Investigations, and Records.
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