BEDFORD – An inspection of the jail noted that several security issues needed to be addressed for the jail to be brought up to date and meet safety standards for both the inmates and staff.
One of the most significant was the need to replace the old security cameras with new ones. The preliminary estimate, given after consultation but before bids, is at $616,535.
The new security systems will:
- Bring security measures up to date with 2023 jail standards
- Improve video quality
- Increase video duration
- Address/minimalize camera blind spots
- Add audio recording
- Fix the jail door interlock system
Sheriff Greg Day requested the commissioners Tuesday morning to allow him to seek bids for the project.
Sheriff Day also commented that he will be looking for a new medical provider for inmates.
“We will probably be changing medical providers for 2024,” he added.
Sheriff Day reported there were 120 inmates housed at the jail this morning, of those 92 were males, 28 were females, 12 Department of Correction holds, two parole holds, and 12 Level 6 felons.
