Jackson Community Corrections

Josephine County Sheriff is a department of Joseph County and operates from Grants Pass, Ore. The department has a K9 Unit that offers several services, including drug interdiction, tracking, seeking out various suspects and preventing injuries and saving lives. It also has trained dogs to deter violence and frequently respond as a back-up for patrol deputies. The department s crime prevention unit offers neighborhood watch meetings and visiting community and business events. It additionally has several crime prevention handouts free to the public and improves communications between the citizens and the Sheriff s Office. The department s volunteer program provides assistance to the citizens and the deputies in handling many incidents, such as abandoned auto s, found property, littering and nonsufficient fund checks. It geared toward crime prevention through fairs, such as the county fair, kid s care fair, home show and senior fair. The department maintains the marine division in partnership with the Oregon State Marine Board.

Established in 1988 Siskiyou County Jail can accommodate more than 100 inmates. It holds pretrial felons and sentenced misdemeanor and felony violators. Located in Yreka, Calif., the jail is comprised of over 40 personnel and civilian and correctional officers. Siskiyou County Jail is a self-contained facility that offers on-site food and medical services. It has an on-site tutor who assists inmates in learning math, English, computer skills and checking accounts. The jail also supports nondenominational programs that are offered by volunteer lay-ministers, as well as supports a post-release treatment program. Siskiyou County Jail additionally provides domestic violence, tobacco, drug and alcohol counseling services. It is a part of Siskiyou County Sheriff's Department, which is a law enfacement agency that works to preserve and maintain law and order.