Sheriff's office reports jail census and wins approval for alternate sentencing program and camera subscription

Chief Deputy Rand Maker told the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners on April 21, 2026 that the jail population at 9:00 a.m. totaled 144 across several jurisdictions (Lincoln 30, Sagadahoc 13, Knox 53, Penobscot 45, Cumberland 1 and Federal 2).

Maker presented an Agreement for an Alternate Sentencing Program with Camp Wavus in Jefferson for May 1–8, 2026. The camp week would cover room and board for an estimated 40–50 participants at a cost of $2,200; program participants will provide camp upkeep in exchange for the week. The commissioners voted 2-0 to approve the agreement.

Maker also presented a purchase authorization for Motorola Solutions—three in‑car camera units and one body camera—structured as a five‑year subscription totaling $31,074 with $9,600 due in the first year. The commissioners approved that authorization 2-0. The transcript records no dissent and no further conditions on either item.