Commissioner Robertson Discusses Potential Jail Solutions

1/17/19 – 11:35 A.M.

Hancock County Commissioner Brian Robertson recently paid a visit to the Miami County, Indiana Jail. Robertson says hes working to get ideas for jail solutions in Hancock County

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Robertson says the jail uses pods that can house 4, 6, or 8 inmates…

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County officials are continuing discussions about ways to solve the jail overcrowding situation. Robertson says the Miami County jail could provide a good template for something that will work here.

Robertson says some of the conversations about jail solutions has focused on possibly moving the facility. He adds they need to conduct a feasibility study to see if that would work.