The Marshall County Commissioners approved an intergovernmental agreement to house inmates in Elkhart County.
Continue readingCommissioners Sign Intergovernmental Agreement for Inmate Housing
Marshall County Sheriff’s Department Lobby Offered as Cooling Center
With the heat indices expected near 100 degrees today, Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel has offered the lobby at the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department as a place where residents can take a break from the heat.
Continue readingHeating, Cooling Units to be Replaced at Marshall County Jail
Three rooftop heating/cooling units at the Marshall County Jail expect to be replaced this year after a decision made by the Marshall County Commissioners Monday morning.
Continue readingMaintenance Director to Seek Quotes for Heating, Cooling Units at Jail
The heating and cooling rooftop units at the Marshall County Jail are at an age where Jail Maintenance Director John Greer is urging the Marshall County Commissioners to look into replacing them soon.
Continue readingMarshall County Sheriff to Apply for SAVE Grant
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel asked permission from the county commissioners on Monday to apply for a Stop Arm Violation Enforcement Grant.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Approves Fund Transfer for Housing Inmates
Marshall County Sheriff Considers Reimbursement Policy
Deputies hired by the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department and who leave within a certain amount of time after training may be required to reimburse training funds in a policy being considered by Sheriff Matt Hassel.
Continue readingMarshall County Sheriff Working on Inmate Worker Policy
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel is working to complete an inmate worker policy.
Continue readingMarshall County Sheriff Decides to Move Forward with Intergovernmental Agreement
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel decided to renew his interest in moving forward with an intergovernmental agreement with the Elkhart County Sheriff in order to house inmates at the Elkhart County Jail to alleviate overcrowding at the Marshall County Jail.
Continue readingMarshall County Sheriff Proposes Intergovernmental Agreement for Inmate Housing
The jail population at the Marshall County Jail continues to be high with over 240 inmates as of Monday morning. Sheriff Matt Hassel previously said the jail has about 239 beds.
Continue readingMarshall County Sheriff Discusses Overtime Exemptions, Non-Exemptions for Employees
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel discussed with the county council members this week a concern about exempt and non-exempt status for some employees at the Sheriff’s Department.
Continue readingMarshall County Jail Population Remains a Concern
The Marshall County Sheriff is looking for solutions to alleviate a jail population increase.
Continue readingNo Decision Made on Purchase of Vehicles for Marshall County Sheriff’s Department
The purchase or lease of four Durangos and one Ford F-150 truck for the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department will wait until March.
Continue readingMarshall County Sheriff Discusses Vehicle Purchase with County Council
As part of his Commissary Budget information to the Marshall County Council, Sheriff Matt Hassel explained he had to increase the amount for police vehicles.
Continue readingInmate Taken to Hospital, Following Fight at Marshall County Jail
A fight at the Marshall County Jail ended with an inmate being taken to the hospital Friday afternoon. Sheriff Matt Hassel says the fight apparently started between two inmates and then a third joined in. Hassel says three jail officers were called to the area to stop the fight.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Approves Additional Appropriations
The Marshall County Council members approved several additional appropriation requests in several accounts in order to end the year.
Marshall County Sheriff Negotiating Contract with Healthcare Provider
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel is negotiating a new contact with Quality Correctional Care for medical services at the jail.
The current four-year contract expires Dec. 31, 2018.
Marshall County Jail Booking Fees to be Researched
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel presented the county commissioners with a proposal to be able to sustain and potentially increase revenue for inmate programs at the jail.
Marshall County Council Approves Job Description and Wage for Part-Time Court Security Officer
A job description and wage for the newly created position of a part-time court security officer was presented to Marshall County Council members Tuesday morning.
Sheriff Matt Hassel explained that he recently received a job description and wage recommendation from Waggoner, Irwin and Scheele after initially submitting a suggested description in April. Continue reading
Marshall County Council Meets Today
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel is expected to discuss a part-time security officer and will submit a request to apply for a marine patrol assistance grant when County Council members meet today.
County Council members are also anticipated to receive a presentation over a supportive housing project from Garden Court, Inc representatives Brent Martin and Jim Causey. A job description and wage for a code enforcement officer will be discussed by Plan Director Ty Adley and Health Administrator Christine Stinson will submit two grant application requests. Continue reading
