Adult probation safety and security upgrades via JRI 2 grant
Lancaster County
Summary
Adult probation more than doubled its state grant to $95,000, adding money for electronic monitoring and treatment classes like MRT that help people on supervision change behavior.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
Grant grows from $35,000 to $95,000 — 100% state funding, no county budget resolution needed.
People on probation with restrictive conditions get treatment programming; staff salaries are offset.
Mentions & discussions (6)
County Commissioners Public Meetings - Sep 23, 2026
The county is spending $430,000 on security improvements at the Adult Probation and Parole Services building. It's all paid for by a state Justice Reinvestment grant, so no local tax dollars are used.
County Commissioners Work Sessions - Sep 22, 2026
The county plans $430,000 in security upgrades at the Adult Probation building plus a $161,694 taser upgrade with new tech and training. Both are 100% paid for by a state JRI-2 grant, so no hit to county taxes.
County Commissioners Public Meetings - Jun 3, 2026
A $777,103 state grant application will fund security upgrades at the probation building, officer safety equipment like TASERs, case management software, and staff training — at no cost to county taxpayers.
County Commissioners Work Sessions - Jun 2, 2026
Adult Probation will apply for $777,103 in state funding over three years for building security upgrades, case management equipment, and staff training — all state money, no county match.
County Commissioners Work Sessions - May 26, 2026
Probation officers could get about $808,000 in state money for upgraded radios, tasers, ballistic protection, secure doors, and technology — no competitive application needed and no county dollars required.
County Commissioners Work Sessions - Feb 24, 2026
Adult probation more than doubled its state grant to $95,000, adding money for electronic monitoring and treatment classes like MRT that help people on supervision change behavior.
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