Justice Center

BOONE COUNTY, Ind. (December 5, 2022) — The Boone County Commissioners were on hand Monday afternoon with Sheriff Nielsen and other stakeholders for a groundbreaking ceremony at the new Justice Center. The Commissioners provided the following statement.  “After many years of planning and working through this much-needed development, we are …

August 23, 2022 Boone County Commissioner Jeff Wolfe was interviewed on local radio station WIBC with respect to the present status of the new Boone County Justice Center. To listen to Wolfe’s interview: https://www.wibc.com/featured-stories/back-on-the-right-path-inside-the-boone-county-justice-center/

Boone County Commissioners Jeff Wolfe, Tom Santelli and Don Lawson would like the public to know why it is imperative to the overall health of the county to support the proposed justice center. In their words, they explain why building the justice center isn’t about political grandstanding—it’s a humanitarian effort …

The Boone County Sheriff’s Office’s (BCSO) primary focus remains on the rehabilitation of its inmates or “clients” and reducing the recidivism rate, albeit the county jail’s current recidivism rate is at 17%—down from 44%. BSCO attributes the success of its behavioral health and rehabilitation programs, such as the Medication-Assisted Treatment …

Posted: 1/24/22 It is important for residents to know that Boone County has established reputable behavioral health, addiction recovery and other related organizations that are available to ALL of Boone County’s residents. It is also important folks know about Sylvia’s Child Advocacy Center (Sylvia’s CAC), which advocates for the county’s …

GUS PEARCY THE LEBANON REPORTER Justin Sparks deals in data. “The data doesn’t lie,” he says. “I collect as much data as I can so I can be responsible and prudent in making decisions for the office. I want to back up everything I say with data and science.” Boone …

Summary of Town Hall Part 2 Posted November 29, 2021 On Oct. 28, 2021, the Boone County Commissioners Tom Santelli, Jeff Wolfe and Don Lawson held a town hall meeting in order to inform the community about the need to update Boone County’s criminal justice facilities. During the town hall, …

Summary Of Town Hall: Part 1 Posted November 29, 2021 To view actual video of the townhall click here: https://www.livinginboonecounty.com/boone-county-board-of-commissioners-town-hall-meeting-october-2021/ On Oct. 28, 2021, the Boone County Commissioners Tom Santelli, Jeff Wolfe and Don Lawson held a town hall meeting in order to inform the community about the need to …

The LIT rate increase for Public Safety was presented as having the long-term benefit of funding this project. Is that still the case? Tom Santelli, County Commissioner: The public safety LIT is different than the Jail Lit with the passage and adoption of Indiana House Enrolled Act 1263, signed by …