Grant County detention center seeks staff and equipment funding as juvenile housing costs climb Detention‑center leaders reported staffing shortages, rising juvenile housing costs and new contractual obligations (including MAT services). The director asked the commission to consider personnel and equipment funding — including body cameras and transport tasers — to meet accreditation and safety requirements.

Grant County's detention center is facing a financial crisis with rising juvenile housing costs and staffing shortages, putting safety and accreditation at risk.

Click to read more!

#GrantCounty #NM #JuvenileHousing #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #GrantCountyDetention #StaffingChallenges