Lincoln County Detention Center

Plumbing work approved for detention center

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A new contract for overflow inmates between the Lincoln County Detention Center and U.S. Marshal’s Service in southern Utah and southern Nevada is moving along.   Sheriff Kerry Lee told county commissioners Nov. 1, “We are nearing completion of the application and are hoping to have it completed and turned in the next couple of weeks. […] This article is … [Read more...] about Plumbing work approved for detention center

Jail contract, COVID and staffing top sheriff’s office challenges

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The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office has had a rough couple of years. Between the COVID-19 virus and its effects, plus the loss of a much-needed contract for the prison, 2020 and 2021 have proven to be a bit of a crucible for the law enforcement agency.  Add to that the staffing issues the county has […] This article is available to Lincoln County Record … [Read more...] about Jail contract, COVID and staffing top sheriff’s office challenges

Federal changes may impact Lincoln County Detention Center

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The Lincoln County Detention Center has been struggling to keep contracts for a variety of reasons, but with a new executive order coming from the White House, the future of Lincoln County’s prisons may be more hopeful, if the order can be realistically enforced. Sheriff Kerry Lee says at the moment they are working with […] This article is available to … [Read more...] about Federal changes may impact Lincoln County Detention Center

County commission looking for new contract for detention center

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County commission chairman Jared Brackenberry summarized a couple of the items the board dealt with at the April 5 meeting. He said approval was given to move forward with Financial Four to provide services that will help facilitate a contract for the Lincoln County Detention Center. “There has been some interest around,” Brackenberry said, “from […] This … [Read more...] about County commission looking for new contract for detention center

Detention center receives funding for improvements

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When money was disbursed by the state for COVID relief, Lincoln County sheriff Kerry Lee said, “There was money set aside for jails and detention centers and we have been awarded $267,000.” He made the announcement at the county commission meeting Dec. 21. “Basically, what is being done by Stanley Security (of Las Vegas),” he […] This article is available to … [Read more...] about Detention center receives funding for improvements