Summary
The county is buying 50 OverWatch wristbands that monitor jail inmates' vitals in real time, aimed at catching overdoses, suicides, and medical crises in a jail where up to 10% of inmates are in opioid withdrawal. It's contingent on IT and Corporation Counsel review.
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Last discussed Jun 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Up to $158,308 the first year and about $107,625 per year after, paid from opioid settlement funds.
✅Who benefits
Medically vulnerable jail inmates and the county's liability exposure.
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