Yes, but staff in the Sheriff's offices needs to increase regardless of a new jail. The new jail is designed to promote staff efficiency so inmates can easily be supervised and controlled. The same level of supervision could not be achieved in the current jail. Our focus is on meeting the needs of Barron County today and for the future. While we have monitored what is going on in other jurisdictions, our focus in on our needs today and for the next 25 to 30 years.
Projects vary significantly as to the type of jail beds.
For example, dormitory cells are cheaper to build but can be more costly to staff. Click here to download a full informational brochure in PDF format. Click the Get Acrobat Reader button to download the free reader if you do not already have it installed. This brochure is also available by calling the Barron County Clerk's Office at 537-6200.