Jackson County, Ore — Jackson County’s newest jail commander is on the job after captain Dan Penland began his retirement last week.
Jackson County Sheriff Lieutenant Josh Aldrich is a 18 year veteran of the force.
Lt. Aldrich hopes to build on recent progress when it comes to care and rehabilitation of the jail population.
“Looking for every possible way we can to turn this footprint into something that’s going to best serve our community with the space we have,” said Lt. Aldrich.
Aldrich says the biggest need in the county is a new jail to replace the outdated and overcrowded one he now oversees.
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