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Coshocton CountyCoshocton County

Public SafetyPublic SafetyFacilityFacility

Proposed Public Safety FacilityProposed Public Safety FacilityConstructed in 1973Constructed in 1973

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IS THERE A NEED FOR A NEWIS THERE A NEED FOR A NEW

FACILITY?FACILITY?

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State MandatedState Mandated

RequirementsRequirements1.1. 5120:8-01(A)(12)5120:8-01(A)(12) Every prisoner must be assigned a bedEvery prisoner must be assigned a bed2.2. 5120:8-02(B)(2)5120:8-02(B)(2) Violent and non-violent offenders must beViolent and non-violent offenders must be

separatedseparated

3.3. 5120:18-04(A)5120:18-04(A) Jail must not exceed rated capacityJail must not exceed rated capacity

4.4. 5120:1-04(B)5120:1-04(B) Must provide seating accommodationsMust provide seating accommodations

5.5. 5120:1-8-05(E)5120:1-8-05(E) Provide sufficient reading light and interiorProvide sufficient reading light and interior

lightinglighting

6.6. 5120:1-8-05(G)(1)5120:1-8-05(G)(1)Provide sufficient lighting for security,Provide sufficient lighting for security,

natural lightnatural light

7.7. 5120:1-8-11(E)5120:1-8-11(E) Provide area for programmingProvide area for programming

8.8. 5120:1-8-155120:1-8-15 Provide area for segregating inmatesProvide area for segregating inmates

9.9. 5120:1-8-11(A)5120:1-8-11(A) Provide indoor and outdoor recreationProvide indoor and outdoor recreation

10.10.5120:1-10-03(A)(5)5120:1-10-03(A)(5) Establish communication betweenEstablish communication betweenstaff posts,staff posts,

control, and prisoner occupied areas.control, and prisoner occupied areas.

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Rated Capacity of Existing Jail:Rated Capacity of Existing Jail: 1717

Todays Average Prisoner Population:Todays Average Prisoner Population:65.1565.15

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Factors Contributing toFactors Contributing to

Jail OvercrowdingJail Overcrowding

Senate Bill 2 / Truth in Sentencing.Senate Bill 2 / Truth in Sentencing. Sex Offender Laws Are BeingSex Offender Laws Are Being

Introduced with Mandatory Jail Time.Introduced with Mandatory Jail Time. Theft Laws Are Being Introduced withTheft Laws Are Being Introduced with

Mandatory Jail Time.Mandatory Jail Time. Female Crime Rate Is Rising.Female Crime Rate Is Rising.

DUI and Felony Cases Are Rising.DUI and Felony Cases Are Rising. The Public Is Demanding thatThe Public Is Demanding that

Criminals Be Locked Up.Criminals Be Locked Up.

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Serious ProblemsSerious ProblemsEscapeEscapeAttemptsAttempts

OvercrowdingOvercrowding

Building CodeBuilding Code

ViolationsViolations

Staff SafetyStaff Safety

ReducedReduced

EfficiencyEfficiency

Public SafetyPublic Safety

No ProgramNo Program

SpaceSpace

Mechanical SystemsMechanical Systems

FailureFailure

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Major Building MaintenanceMajor Building Maintenance

IssuesIssues

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The Countys OptionsThe Countys Options

Find and Lease Space in other Jails =Find and Lease Space in other Jails =

$$$$$$

(other jails must detain their prisoners(other jails must detain their prisoners

first)first) Continue to Defer Waiting List and DelayContinue to Defer Waiting List and Delay

Warrant ServiceWarrant Service Prolong Countys LiabilityProlong Countys Liability

OROR Build a New Facility for Punishment /Build a New Facility for Punishment /

DeterrenceDeterrence

ANDAND

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Financing a New FacilityFinancing a New Facility

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What Shall We Do?What Shall We Do?

The Decision to Build a Public Safety Facility IsThe Decision to Build a Public Safety Facility Is

up to the Tax Payers.up to the Tax Payers. The Public Safety Facility Construction Cost IsThe Public Safety Facility Construction Cost Is

Estimated to be $16 Million.Estimated to be $16 Million. Each Year We Delay Construction, the PriceEach Year We Delay Construction, the Price

Goes upGoes up

2.5 to 4%.2.5 to 4%. Liability Surrounding Our Current Conditions,Liability Surrounding Our Current Conditions,

Code Violations, and State Mandates MakeCode Violations, and State Mandates MakeNew Construction Inevitable.New Construction Inevitable.

We Cannot Rely on Other Counties to Hold OurWe Cannot Rely on Other Counties to Hold Our

Prisoners.Prisoners. The Cost to Hold Our Prisoners in OtherThe Cost to Hold Our Prisoners in Other

Counties Will Exceed New Construction Costs.Counties Will Exceed New Construction Costs.

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Thank YouThank You

The Coshocton County Sheriffs Office IsThe Coshocton County Sheriffs Office Is

Honored to Serve Its Citizens.Honored to Serve Its Citizens.

I Ask that You Consider the IssuesI Ask that You Consider the IssuesRevealed in this Presentation and VoteRevealed in this Presentation and Vote

Accordingly.Accordingly.

Any Questions or Comments May BeAny Questions or Comments May BeDirected to myself, Sheriff Tim Rogers,Directed to myself, Sheriff Tim Rogers,

at 740-622-2411 orat 740-622-2411 or

sheriffrogers@coshoctoncounty.net.sheriffrogers@coshoctoncounty.net.