Whitley County Sheriff's Office & Detention Center Ribbon Cutting and Open House

WHITLEY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE & DETENTION CENTER

Ribbon Cutting and Open House October 2024

A Safer, Stronger Whitley County Begins Today Celebrating the grand opening of the new Whitley County Sheriff ’s Office & Detention Center - a futureready solution for lasting security. This state-of-the-art facility is designed to meet the county’s needs today and for generations to come, providing a safe, cost-effective, and expandable solution that ensures a brighter future for our community.

WHITLEY COUNTY Sheriff’s Office and Detention Center We extend our deepest gratitude to the community of Whitley County for your support in the construction of our new Whitley County Sheriff ’s Office and Detention Center. Over the past 12 years, Whitley County officials have thoroughly researched the best solutions to address the challenges presented by our current facility, to include overcrowding and inefficiencies. After careful consideration, County leaders concluded that building a modern detention center was the most effective path forward.

We’ve been fortunate to work with both Elevatus Architecture for the design of our building and Weigand Construction as our construction management team. Both Elevatus and Weigand have been exceptional throughout the process. Their leadership, along with the dedication of our skilled trade contractors, ensured that the facility was built to the highest standards, on time, and within budget. Their professionalism and attention to detail were key to the success of this project.

We would also like to extend a special thanks to John Lefever, Brian Emerick and Dick Buchanan for their invaluable service on the Board of Directors of the Whitley County Building Corporation. Your dedication and expertise have made a significant difference throughout this process.

This project stands as a testament to the power of collaboration and community commitment. We are excited about the positive impact this facility will have on Whitley County for years to come.

Thank you once again for your support!

Chad Banks Commissioner District 1

Rob Schuman Commissioner District 2

Theresa Baysinger Commissioner District 3

County Council: James Argerbright Kim Wheeler John Barrett

Thor Hodges Thomas Warner

Joan Western Nicholas Brewer

Today’s Speakers: Chad Banks Commissioner

Whitley County

Jason Spencer Sheriff Whitley County

Project Story: The new Whitley County Sheriff ’s Office & Detention Center resolves longstanding overcrowding and compliance issues, offering a cost-effective, future-ready solution. It features 226 beds, an addiction treatment zone, a 360-degree control room, and efficient intake. With ample space for the Sheriff ’s Department and a design that accommodates future expansion, the new Whitley County Sheriff ’s Office & Detention Center will serve as a reliable solution for the county for years to come.

Key Features: Dedicated JCAP Program Space Court Room for Operational Efficiency 911 Dispatch Large Multipurpose Training Room

Fast Facts: 58,320 sq. ft. Building 248 Total Beds 12 Classifications of Inmates (including JCAP spaces)

THANK YOU Project Partners: 4EOS

GME Testing

RL McCoy, Inc.

Abra Cadabra Cleaning Service Hall Aluminum Products, Inc.

Rose Brick, LLC

Baldus Company

Rosema Corp., Inc.

Big C Lumber Bradford Systems Corporation Brickworks Supply LLC Central Indiana Hardware Clounie Landscaping C & T Design & Equip, Inc. Current Fire Protection, Inc. Current Mechanical Dancer Concrete Design Don R. Fruchey, Inc. Eder Flag Manufacturing Co. Engineering Resources, Inc. Fetters Construction Inc. Fox Contractors Corporation FWR Midwest Gleave Construction

Hanna Brothers DW & Painting Inpro Corporation Interior Products Supply L-A Electric, Inc. Lee Company, Inc.

Schust Construction SCO Engineering, LLC Security Automation Systems Shambaugh & Son, L.P.

L&W Supply Corporation

Speedway Const. Products Corp.

Midwest Caulking, Inc.

SPS Corporation

Morris Sheet Metal Corp.

Structural Steel Services

Neptune Construction Inc.

TechComm, Inc.

Overhead Door - Fort Wayne

The Quikrete Companies

Paint the Town Graphics

Tile Interiors, Inc.

Pauly Jail Building Co., Inc.

Tri County Block & Brick Inc.

PPMI Firestop, Inc.

United Rentals

Pranger Enterprises Inc.

Upper Fire Systems

Precast Specialties, Inc.

Wayne Asphalt & Const. Co.

Premier Communications

White Cap, L.P.

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