Lawrence Journal World in Lawrence, Kansas

County considers modular jail expansion to add flexible housing

Sheriff Armbrister presented a plan to convert 77 under protected beds into a flexible modular unit of pods. The project aims to raise functional capacity from about 135 to 186 beds and include a short term pre class unit to better allocate inmates by supervision needs while minimizing staff increases and using tens of millions in taxpayer funds. The plan requires new construction beyond the current facility and county commission approval.