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SD 1339

Hampden County Sheriff's Office Q2 2024 Population Report

194th Legislature (2025-2026)

Hampden County Sheriff's Q2 2024 population report documents inmate counts and jail facility statistics for legislative oversight and operational accountability.

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Bill Summary · SD 1339

Legislative bill overview

SD 1339 is a quarterly population report from the Hampden County Sheriff's Office documenting inmate counts and facility statistics for the second quarter of 2024. This is a routine administrative reporting requirement that provides data on the county jail system's operations during that period.

Why is this important

Population reports enable legislative oversight of county correctional facilities, inform budget planning, and create accountability for jail administration. The data helps policymakers understand trends in incarceration, facility capacity, and resource needs within the county system.

Potential points of contention

  • Data completeness: Whether the report captures all relevant metrics on inmate demographics, length of stay, and conditions
  • Transparency concerns: Questions about what information is included versus excluded, and whether public access to detailed jail data is appropriate
  • Resource allocation: The data may reveal overcrowding or understaffing issues that could prompt contentious debates over funding priorities

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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