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Clark County officials praise Legislature’s passage of new drug law

May 18, 2023, 6:05am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

Clark County criminal justice officials were pleased with the Washington Legislature’s passage Tuesday of a new drug-possession law, but they said it will take time to see how enforcement and… Read story

Clark County Jail Services Department promotes careers

April 20, 2023, 7:54pm Clark County News

Clark County’s new Jail Services Department, which took over management of the county’s jail on Jan. 1, is embracing creative ways to find new employees. Read story

Clark County Jail Services to host open house, testing events

June 9, 2023, 5:56am Clark County News

Clark County Jail Services is holding a testing event followed by an informational open house for those interested in a career as a corrections officer. Read story

Clark County Jail Services plans testing on May 6

April 30, 2023, 6:04am Clark County News Free

Clark County Jail Services is hosting a public safety testing event at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Jail Work Center Facility, 5197 N.W. Lower River Road. Read story

Clark County Council Chair Karen Dill Bowerman delivers the State of the County 2023 address in a prerecorded message.

State of the County: Clark County Council chair Bowerman’s address covers public health, jail, budget, homelessnessvideo icon

Clark County Council Chair Karen Dill Bowerman delivers the State of the County 2023 address in a prerecorded message.

April 4, 2023, 6:24pm Clark County News

Clark County Council Chair Karen Bowerman’s State of the County address went live Tuesday morning on the county’s website. Read story

Ric Bishop, who ran the Clark County corrections division for nearly a decade, is the jails liaison for the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs.

Washington jails have among the highest death rates in the U.S. A new law to explain why it isn’t working.

Ric Bishop, who ran the Clark County corrections division for nearly a decade, is the jails liaison for the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs.

March 27, 2023, 7:42am Courts & Crime

Last year, a 36-year-old man died alone in a basement cell in an Eastern Washington jail. Read story

The Clark County Law Enforcement Center opened in 1984.

Clark County gets new medical vendor for jail, juvenile services

The Clark County Law Enforcement Center opened in 1984.

March 1, 2023, 6:20pm Clark County Health

With the county’s previous contract set to expire, the Clark County Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a new three-year medical vendor contract for the jail and juvenile services. Read story

The Clark County Law Enforcement Center.

New Clark County Jail Services department on track for Jan. 1

The Clark County Law Enforcement Center.

December 24, 2022, 6:00am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

Clark County’s new Jail Services department is on track to take over management of the Clark County Jail on Jan. 1, staff said this week. Read story

Sara Mehen, 45, left, and Rory Mehen, 47, were fatally shot Saturday at the Hartland Inn in New Meadows, Idaho. Authorities say they were killed by John Cody Hart, 28, who was released in July from the Clark County Jail while he awaited competency restoration services in a local assault case.

Suspect in Idaho killings had been released from Clark County Jail while awaiting bed at Western State Hospital

Sara Mehen, 45, left, and Rory Mehen, 47, were fatally shot Saturday at the Hartland Inn in New Meadows, Idaho. Authorities say they were killed by John Cody Hart, 28, who was released in July from the Clark County Jail while he awaited competency restoration services in a local assault case.

October 5, 2022, 7:16pm Clark County News

A man accused of murdering an Idaho couple Saturday was released in July from the Clark County Jail after months of awaiting competency restoration services at Western State Hospital. Read story

The Clark County Law Enforcement Center in Vancouver is seen in September 2019.

Clark County’s new Jail Services department advances; transparent process urged

The Clark County Law Enforcement Center in Vancouver is seen in September 2019.

September 28, 2022, 6:12pm Clark County News

Clark County continues to move forward with its new Jail Services department and development of a transition plan to take over management of the county jail. Read story