COCHISE C DEPUTY COUNTY SHERIFF ASSOCIATION Cochise County Deputy Sheriff's Association Here are the reasons we support the Jail District Tax For 7 years, Sheriff Mark Dannels and Jail Commander Kenny Bradshaw have been asking the BoardSupervisors for help. The almost 40-year-old Jail has outlived its designed life The Jail District will: expectancy and capacity: o Constructed in 1985 and intended to last only 20 years. o The original maximum population was set at 168. o It now houses a population of up to 302. The almost 40-year-old building is significantly outdated and faces significant concerns: o Overcrowding o Inadequate Power o Plumbing problems o Leaks o Technological problems o Other costly repairs A new modern facility will: o Increase staff and inmate safety o Allow law enforcement to safely house people who pose a threat or danger to our community and the general public. o Increasing County sales tax by ½/2 cent, from .5% to 1% o o Last for no more than 25 years. Spread jail construction, maintenance, and operations costs to everyone (not just residents) engaging in commercial activity within Cochise County. o Helps us keep your community safe o Help to ensure the safety of Detention Officers o o Services for the mentally ill Help personnel manage ongoing medical and drug addiction needs State Rep. Gail Griffin has secured $20 million from the State of Arizona, contingent voter approval of the Jail District Enforcing the Rule of Law and Jailing those who need to be Jailed increases the quality of life for everyone in Cochise County COCHISE C DEPUTY COUNTY SHERIFF ASSOCIATION Cochise County Deputy Sheriff's Association Here are the reasons we support the Jail District Tax For 7 years , Sheriff Mark Dannels and Jail Commander Kenny Bradshaw have been asking the BoardSupervisors for help . The almost 40 - year - old Jail has outlived its designed life The Jail District will : expectancy and capacity : o Constructed in 1985 and intended to last only 20 years . o The original maximum population was set at 168 . o It now houses a population of up to 302 . The almost 40 - year - old building is significantly outdated and faces significant concerns : o Overcrowding o Inadequate Power o Plumbing problems o Leaks o Technological problems o Other costly repairs A new modern facility will : o Increase staff and inmate safety o Allow law enforcement to safely house people who pose a threat or danger to our community and the general public . o Increasing County sales tax by ½ / 2 cent , from .5 % to 1 % o o Last for no more than 25 years . Spread jail construction , maintenance , and operations costs to everyone ( not just residents ) engaging in commercial activity within Cochise County . o Helps us keep your community safe o Help to ensure the safety of Detention Officers o o Services for the mentally ill Help personnel manage ongoing medical and drug addiction needs State Rep . Gail Griffin has secured $ 20 million from the State of Arizona , contingent voter approval of the Jail District Enforcing the Rule of Law and Jailing those who need to be Jailed increases the quality of life for everyone in Cochise County