The Riley County Jail is a state-of-the-art facility that uses direct supervision where the Correctional Officers are in with the inmates. The jail has 7 separate pods where inmates are housed. After completion of a new wing, the jail now has a total capacity of 147 people. The Riley County Jail is staffed with about 37 Correctional Officers, up to 10 Correctional Supervisors, 2 Cooks, 1 Nurse, and 1 Secretary. All staff members are committed to offering the highest degree of professional care, custody, and control.
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All visitors must remember that visitation is a privilege, not a right. Anyone who violates visitation policy faces the possibility of having his/her visitation canceled for the day or possibly revoked permanently.
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Inmate Population Data:
| Year | Average Daily Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 (to date) | 67.3 |
| 2020 | 60.9 |
| 2019 | 78.9 |
| 2018 | 79.15 |
| 2017 | 77.7 |
| 2016 | 81.8 |
| 2015 | 75.4 |
| 2014 | 64.2 |
| 2013 | 76.85 |
| 2012 | 102.7 |
| 2011 | 95.0 |
| 2010 | 109.5 |
| 2009 | 89.2 |
| 2008 | 82.1 |
| 2007 | 77.5 |
|
2006 |
75.6 |
|
2005 |
70.4 |
Derek Woods
Corrections Captain(785) 537-2112 x2366dwoods@rileycountypolice.org