Riley County Clerk Rich Vargo informed the county commission Thursday that due to overcrowding in the Riley County Jail, a second nurse is being requested by the Riley County Police Department.
Last month, it was reported that the jail averaged around 124 inmates in August, the highest average on record. That figure is now approximately 140 inmates. Vargo says funds would have to come out of the Riley County budget as it contracts with a third party to provide nursing services.
Riley County is statutorily required to provide those costs as its not an expense outlined in the RCPD budget.
